What is the first action to take when creating a simple alert in Power Automate?

When creating a simple alert in Power Automate, the first action is to add a trigger. A trigger is essential because it defines the event that will initiate the flow. This could be an event such as receiving an email, a new item being added to a SharePoint list, or a specific time of day, among other events. Without a trigger, the flow has no starting point and cannot execute any subsequent actions.

Once the trigger is established, you'll proceed to define the actions that should occur as a consequence of that trigger. This process involves selecting connectors and actions, and then setting action properties, but these steps come after the initial trigger is set. Therefore, establishing the correct trigger is crucial for setting up any automation effectively.