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PL-900 Practice Question: Create a Power Pages site that displays real-time…
You need to create a Power Pages site that displays real-time data from an external API. The solution must minimize latency and avoid exposing API keys on the client side. Which approach should you use?
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Why each option matters
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Use a Liquid template to fetch data server-side
Power Pages Liquid templates can call external APIs server-side, hiding API keys. Option B is wrong because JavaScript exposes keys. Option C is wrong because Power Automate adds latency. Option D is wrong because custom connectors are for Power Apps, not Power Pages.
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Use a Liquid template to fetch data server-side
Why this is correct
Liquid runs server-side, hiding keys and reducing client-side load.
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Use JavaScript in a web template to call the API directly
Why it's wrong here
Exposes API keys to the client.
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Call a Power Automate flow from the page
Why it's wrong here
Adds latency and complexity.
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Use a Power Apps custom connector
Why it's wrong here
Custom connectors are for Power Apps, not Power Pages.
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