What is Azure Logic Apps?
Azure Logic Apps is a cloud platform for creating automated workflows that integrate applications, data, and services. The visual designer enables creating complex workflows without extensive programming.
Logic Apps offers over 400 pre-built connectors for popular SaaS services, enterprise systems, and Azure services. Workflows can be triggered by events, transform data, and execute actions in various systems.
Core Features
- Visual workflow designer for low-code development
- 400+ pre-built connectors for SaaS and enterprise systems
- Triggers based on schedules, HTTP requests, or events
- Conditional logic, loops, and parallel processing
- Integration with Azure Functions for custom code
Typical Use Cases
Data Integration: Synchronization of customer data between CRM, ERP, and marketing systems with automatic transformation.
Approval Workflows: Approval processes with email notifications, Teams integration, and escalation on timeouts.
Event Processing: Processing of IoT events, alerts, or webhooks with routing to various backend systems.
Benefits
- Rapid development without deep programming knowledge
- Managed service without infrastructure management
- Scaling from single workflows to enterprise workloads
- Reusable components and templates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Consumption and Standard?
Consumption plan charges per execution and suits sporadic workloads. Standard plan runs on dedicated infrastructure with better performance, VNet integration, and more control.
Can I create custom connectors?
Yes, Custom Connectors can be created for any REST APIs. For complex logic, Azure Functions can be embedded in workflows.
How do I debug Logic Apps?
The Run History shows every workflow run with input/output for each step. On errors, you see exactly which step failed.
How do Logic Apps differ from Power Automate?
Power Automate is optimized for end-user automation. Logic Apps offers more enterprise features like VNet integration, custom connectors, and DevOps integration.
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory supports you in implementing workflow automation with Azure Logic Apps. We help with architecture, integration, and best practices.
Contact us for a non-binding consultation on Azure Logic Apps.
