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Posted on by GC-27031514-0 3
Hello,

I'd like to know how you do it.

I have several entities that will be used via Power Pages, Power Apps, and other systems.

My problem is that I want to implement server-side validation for inserts and updates.
 
But I might end up with too many plugins if I have multiple tables.

Why server-side validation? Because a user could bypass one of the applications to insert inconsistent data.
 
What do you think would be the best approach?
 
Thank you
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    11manish 3,210 on at
    Don't be concerned about having multiple plugins. It's generally better to have one focused plugin per table than one large plugin handling every entity.
     
    For enterprise solutions, the ideal architecture is:
    • A lightweight plugin registered for each table.
    • A shared validation framework or service library containing the business rules.
    • Reusable validators for common checks.
    This approach provides:
    • Consistent validation across Power Pages, Power Apps, Web APIs, and integrations.
    • Good performance.
    • Easier testing and maintenance.
    • A scalable architecture as your solution grows.
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    MS.Ragavendar 7,416 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
     
    Always follow a Layered Validation Strategy.
     
    Layer Purpose Example
    Client-side (Power Apps / Pages) UX validation only Required fields, formats
    Dataverse native rules Simple validations Required, business rules
    Plugins (server-side) Critical business integrity Cross-table validation
     
    ✅If this helped, please Accept as Solution to help others ❤️ A Like is appreciated 🏷️ Tag @MS.Ragavendar for follow-ups.

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