Potion Approval Made Magical: A Canvas App for the Ages

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Greetings, wizards, witches, and tech sorcerers! ✨

At Team PowerPotters, we’ve crafted a solution that combines ambition, design, and versatility to streamline potion approval processes in Hogwarts’ potions lab. Our Canvas app not only ensures Professor Snape retains his tight grip on potion-making but also demonstrates innovation worthy of the Chameleon, Glossy Pixels, and Plug N’Play badges.

Here’s how our magical app comes to life!

🪄 The Process: From Student to Snape

Our app powers the potion production workflow, starting from the moment a student initiates the brewing process to Snape’s final approval. Here’s the step-by-step magic:

  1. Potion Initiation:
    • When a student triggers the cauldron with a voice command like “Start potion,” a Power Automate flow kicks into action, creating a production order in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (FO).
  2. Flow Logic:
    • The production ID and related data are returned to the flow and enhanced with compose actions to ensure clarity.
    • The production BOM (Bill of Materials) is retrieved from FO and transformed into an easy-to-read format, beautifully rendered in the app.
  3. Snape’s Oversight:
    • An SMS alert is sent to Snape, notifying him of the brewing attempt with details of the potion and ingredients.
    • The app dynamically updates with the potion’s name, required ingredients, and a scroll-like design for approval or rejection.
  4. Elf-Friendly Data Publishing:
    • Post-approval or rejection, the elf’s are messaged on Teams and their SharePoint list is updated. Since house-elves have limited access to advanced systems, this ensures they have clear and simple instructions for ingredient management on a low-cost client.

🧙‍♂️ Badge Highlights: Chameleon, Glossy Pixels, Plug N’Play

1. Chameleon Badge: Responsive Design Across Screens

Our Canvas app adapts seamlessly to screens of all sizes, from mobile phones to desktop displays, ensuring Snape can approve potions whether he’s in the dungeons or pacing the Great Hall.

  • Screenshots:
    • Small-screen mobile view for Snape on the go.
    • Larger desktop display for potion reviews during classroom lectures.
  • The app’s responsive design ensures usability and consistency, providing an intuitive experience no matter the device.

2. Glossy Pixels Badge: A Visual Feast

The app’s aesthetic brings the wizarding world to life, making potion approvals as enchanting as the potions themselves:

  • Dynamic Imagery: A scroll-like interface hosts the potion’s details, while a vivid, animated potion bottle in the center represents the brewing request.
  • Harry Potter Themed Design: The lab background and parchment scrolls immerse users in the magic of Hogwarts, creating a cohesive visual theme.
  • Interactive Buttons: “Approve” and “Reject” buttons are styled like enchanted seals, completing the magical look and feel.

The app’s glossy finish transforms a standard approval system into an immersive, Harry Potter-themed experience that stands out among competitors.

3. Plug N’Play Badge: Seamless Workflows

Our app is built to integrate effortlessly into existing systems, demonstrating the true power of automation and low-code platforms:

  • Data Flow: The Power Automate flow connects FO, SMS notifications, Teams, SharePoint, and the app itself to ensure a smooth, automated workflow.
  • Elf Accessibility: The Teams messageing and SharePoint list ensures house-elves can view instructions without requiring access to complex systems.
  • Scalability: The app’s modular design allows new potions or additional workflows to be added with minimal effort, ensuring future readiness.

🐍 Why We Deserve These Badges

  • Chameleon Badge: The app’s responsiveness ensures a consistent, intuitive experience across devices, making it accessible for any user, anywhere.
  • Glossy Pixels Badge: The polished design, immersive visuals, and Harry Potter-themed aesthetics elevate the app beyond functional utility into an enchanting experience.
  • Plug N’Play Badge: With seamless integrations and a modular design, the app showcases the potential of low-code platforms for powering end-to-end workflows.

🔮 Potion-Perfect Innovation

From dynamic visuals to responsive functionality, our Canvas app brings a touch of magic to the hackathon. We humbly submit our case for the Chameleon, Glossy Pixels, and Plug N’Play badges and invite you to explore our journey as we continue to innovate at ACDC 2025: acdc.blog/category/cepheo25.

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