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- 1. POWER APPS
- 2. TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction to Power Apps Benefits of Power Apps Getting Started with Power Apps Types of Power Apps Power Apps Components Power Apps in Action
- 3. INTRODUCTION TO POWER APPS Power Apps is a Microsoft platform that enables users to create custom business applications without the need for extensive coding or development skills. It empowers individuals and organizations to build applications tailored to their specific needs, enhancing productivity and efficiency. The Power Apps design interface enables users to design and develop new apps without code. The Power Apps platform features an intuitive visual design and drag-and-drop functionality. Its user interface (UI) mimics applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint that many users are familiar with and comfortable using. Power Apps is a suite of apps, services, and connectors, as well as a data platform, that provides a rapid development environment to build custom apps for your business needs. Power Apps is a versatile tool that empowers organizations to adapt and respond quickly to changing business requirements, making it an essential component in the Microsoft Power Platform
- 4. BENEFITS OF POWER APPS 1. Rapid Application Development: Power Apps allows users to create custom applications quickly without the need for extensive coding or development skills. This accelerates the development lifecycle and enables businesses to respond rapidly to changing needs. 2. Low-Code Environment: The low-code nature of Power Apps makes it accessible to a broad range of users, including business analysts and power users. This reduces the reliance on professional developers, empowering non-technical users to participate in the application development process. 3. Cost-Effective: By enabling non-developers to build applications, organizations can save on development costs. Power Apps provides a cost- effective solution for creating custom apps without the need for a large development team. 4. Integration with Microsoft 365: Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 services, such as SharePoint, Excel, and Teams, allows users to leverage existing data and functionalities. This integration streamlines processes and enhances the overall efficiency of the organization. 5. Mobile-Friendly Applications: Power Apps ensures that applications are inherently mobile-friendly, providing a responsive design that adapts to various screen sizes and devices. This flexibility is crucial in today's mobile and remote work environments. 6. Reuse of Components: Power Apps enables the reuse of components, screens, and connectors across different applications. This not only saves development time but also ensures consistency in design and functionality across multiple apps. 7. Data Connectivity: Power Apps supports a wide range of data connectors, allowing users to connect to various data sources, including cloud- based and on-premises databases. This versatility enables organizations to centralize and utilize their data effectively. 8. Security and Compliance: Power Apps provides robust security features, including role-based access control and data encryption. It adheres to various compliance standards, ensuring that applications and data are secure and meet regulatory requirements. 9. Collaboration and Accessibility: Power Apps facilitates collaboration within teams by enabling users to share and collaborate on app development. Applications can be easily shared with other users or deployed for broader organizational use. 10. Scalability: Whether it's a small departmental app or an enterprise-level solution, Power Apps can scale to meet the needs of different organizations. The underlying Common Data Service (CDS) ensures a scalable and unified data platform.
- 5. GETTING STARTED WITH POWER APPS 1. Set Up a Power Apps Environment: Sign in to the Power Apps portal. • If you don't have an account, you can sign up for a free or paid subscription. • Once logged in, you can create a new environment. Environments are containers for apps, flows, and other Power Platform resources. 2. Explore the Power Apps Interface: Familiarize yourself with the Power Apps Studio interface. • Understand the left-hand navigation pane, which includes options like Apps, Data, and Components. 3. Create a New App: Click on the "Apps" tab in the left navigation pane. • Select "Create an app" and choose the type of app you want to create (Canvas or Model-Driven). • Follow the prompts to choose a layout and connect to a data source. 4. Build Your App: For a Canvas App, drag and drop UI elements onto the canvas. Connect these elements to your data source using connectors. • For a Model-Driven App, define the data model using the Common Data Service and create forms and views. 5. Connect to Data: Apps supports various data sources, including SharePoint, SQL Server, Excel, and more. • Use connectors to establish connections to your data sources. Click on the "Data" tab in the left navigation pane to manage your data connections. 6. Customize App Screens: Customize the screens of your app by adding, modifying, or removing elements. • Set up navigation between screens to create a seamless user experience. 7. Add Functionality with Formulas: Power Apps uses a formula language called Power Fx. Learn the basics of Power Fx to add logic and functionality to your app. • Use formulas for data validation, calculations, and control behavior. 8. Test Your App: Use the built-in preview feature to test your app during development. • Identify and resolve any issues or bugs that may arise. 9. Share Your App: Once your app is ready, you can share it with others within your organization or make it available to a broader audience. • Click on the "File" menu and select "Publish" to make your app accessible to users. 10. Learn and Explore Advanced Features: Explore advanced features such as integrating Power Apps with Power Automate for automation. • Learn about AI Builder to incorporate artificial intelligence capabilities into your apps.
- 6. TYPES OF POWER APPS Power Apps offers different types of apps that cater to various needs and scenarios. The two main types of Power Apps are Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps. Additionally, there is a third type called Portals. Let's explore each type: 1. Canvas Apps: • Definition: Canvas Apps provide a blank canvas where users can design the app's layout by dragging and dropping elements onto it. • Key Features: Highly customizable user interface. No predefined data model; users can connect to various data sources using connectors. Ideal for scenarios where a high degree of customization is required or for building apps quickly. 2. Model-Driven Apps: • Definition: Model-Driven Apps are built on a data-driven model and are designed around a data schema, offering a more structured approach to app development. • Key Features: Relies on the Common Data Service (CDS) for data storage and management. Automatically generates a user interface based on the underlying data model. Well-suited for scenarios where data consistency across apps is critical, such as in enterprise-level applications. 3. Portals: • Definition: Power Apps Portals enable external users (non-licensed users) to interact with data stored in the Common Data Service or other data sources. • Key Features: Extends the capabilities of Power Apps to external users, such as customers, partners, or community members. Allows for the creation of web portals with authentication and access control. Useful for scenarios where external stakeholders need to interact with certain data or processes.
- 7. POWER APPS COMPONENTS Screens: • Definition: Screens represent the different pages or views within a Power App. • Functionality: Users can create multiple screens to organize content or workflow steps. Screens can be customized with controls, images, and data. Controls: • Definition: Controls are interactive elements placed on screens to enable user interaction or display data. • Examples: Text input, buttons, labels, galleries, forms, data tables, charts. Media controls for images, audio, and video. Connectors: • Definition: Connectors are used to establish connections to external data sources or services. • Functionality: Power Apps supports a wide range of connectors, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, SQL Server, Common Data Service, and third-party services like Salesforce and Dropbox. Connectors facilitate the retrieval and manipulation of data within the app. Data Sources: • Definition: Data sources represent the underlying data that the app interacts with. • Examples: Common Data Service (CDS), SharePoint lists, Excel files, SQL Server databases. External APIs and web services. Collections: • Definition: Collections are in-memory datasets that can be used to store and manipulate data locally within the app. • Functionality: Useful for working with data without directly interacting with external data sources. Collections can be created, modified, and queried using formulas.
- 8. POWER APPS IN ACTION Employee Onboarding App Field Service App ExpenseTracking App Customer Relationship Management (CRM) App Inventory Management App Training and Certification App Health and Safety Incident Reporting App Project Management App
- 9. Presenter name: kathika.kalyani Email address: info@3zenx.com Website address: www.3ZenX.com