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Power Apps Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

A step-by-step practical guide to developing robust Power Apps solutions

Andrea Pinillos Tim Weinzapfel

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Packt Publishing Limited
15 November 2024
Build scalable Power Apps with data connections, Copilot integration, advanced formulas, and filtering. Learn Power Fx, UI design, app lifecycle, and integration techniques in this hands-on guide for low-code professionals.

Key Features

Understand overall project planning and manage your apps across different environments and solutions Learn how Power Apps can be integrated with other applications to extend the functionality Incorporate Copilot with Power Apps to create a customized solution Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book DescriptionMicrosoft 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, you’ll confidently create scalable, secure, and maintainable Power Apps for your business needs.

What you will learn

Understand different data connections to define overall project planning Explore advanced development techniques such as filtering data, using variables and collections, formulas, and conditional formatting Uncover how Power Apps can be integrated with other apps such as Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook Find out how to apply governance and security Discover best practices for app maintenance and handling errors Learn how to register an app in Microsoft Azure Set up Copilot for your project using Copilot Studio

Who this book is forThis 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.
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Imprint:   Packt Publishing Limited
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
ISBN:   9781835080078
ISBN 10:   1835080073
Pages:   430
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Andrea Pinillos is a dedicated Power Platform Software Engineer at Microsoft. She began her career as a full-stack developer before discovering the transformative potential of Power Apps in 2018. Her passion for low-code solutions quickly took root, leading her to become a fervent advocate and educator within the Power Platform community. Throughout her journey, Andrea has facilitated App in a Day workshops, participated in hackathons, and spoken at numerous conferences. She also shares her expertise through her YouTube channel, where she educates users of all skill levels about the powerful capabilities of Power Apps. Currently, Andrea is transitioning into the technical program management space, where she writes technical specifications for Power Platform solutions, continuing to inspire and guide others in harnessing the full potential of this innovative technology. Tim Weinzapfel is passionate about all things data, analytics, and process improvement. Although he spent over 20 years in a non-IT related career, he started dabbling early on in various technical areas including Microsoft Access, SQL, web development, and later IBM Cognos. In 2017 he was introduced to Microsoft Power BI and the Power Platform, was immediately hooked, and saw the vast potential these tools offered. From that moment on, his focus has been on all things related to the Power Platform and specializing in how these applications can integrate to build more comprehensive solutions. He has a passion for teaching others and has done numerous trainings including live, through YouTube, and presenting at various user groups.

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