Power Apps Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices: A step-by-step practical guide to developing robust Power Apps solutions by Andrea Pinillos, Tim Weinzapfel
English | November 15, 2024 | ISBN: 1835080073 | 430 pages | EPUB | 23 Mb
Create custom solutions with the help of real-world examples using data connections, advanced canvas app formulas, data filtering techniques, and integrations, including Copilot
Key FeaturesUnderstand overall project planning and manage your apps across different environments and solutionsLearn how Power Apps can be integrated with other applications to extend the functionalityIncorporate Copilot with Power Apps to create a customized solutionBook Description
Microsoft Power Apps is ideal for businesses seeking to digitally transform their operations by developing custom applications quickly and efficiently, without the heavy investment required for software development. This book leverages the authors' combined experience in Power Platform, among others, to lay down the foundation for successful app development, focusing on defining project scope and understanding requirements.
In this book, you'll go through several key development areas, including solution creation and Power Platform environments, both critical areas for effective app development and deployment. You'll also discover best practices for choosing when to build a canvas app or a model-driven app based on project requirements and data connections. The chapters will take you through advanced development techniques and show you how to integrate Power Apps with other applications. You'll get a clear understanding of the key aspects of governance, security, app maintenance, and error handling, ensuring that your Power Apps solutions are not only effective but also secure and sustainable.
By the end of this book, you'll have gained practical insights, technical depth, and a clear roadmap for successful Power Apps development.
What you will learnUnderstand different data connections to define overall project planningExplore advanced development techniques such as filtering data, using variables and collections, formulas, and conditional formattingUncover how Power Apps can be integrated with other apps such as Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and OutlookFind out how to apply governance and securityDiscover best practices for app maintenance and handling errorsLearn how to register an app in Microsoft AzureSet up Copilot for your project using Copilot StudioWho this book is for
This book is for business analysts, IT professionals, and both developers and non-developers. If you're interested in improving your app development skills, this book is for you. A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and Power Apps is recommended. Familiarity with other Power Platform applications, such as Power Automate and Power BI, is helpful but not necessary.
Table of ContentsUnderstanding Requirements and Project PlanningWorking with SolutionsPower Platform EnvironmentsChoosing the Right Tool - Navigating Canvas Apps, Power Pages, and Model-Driven AppsData ConnectionsVariables, Collections, and Data FilteringCanvas App FormulasConditional Formatting and URL Deep LinkingIntegration with Power Automate/Teams/OutlookIntegrating with Power BIIntegrating Power Apps with SharePointIntegration with Power Virtual Agent/CopilotGovernance, Security, and Application Life Cycle ManagementError HandlingRegistering a Power App in Azure
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