Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook: Build user-friendly apps, troubleshoot challenges, and navigate the evolving Power Apps landscape

Learn the art of Power Apps with hands-on recipes for development, automation, and AI-powered solutions, combining Power Apps with components of the Power Platform such as Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, and Power Pages.Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesExplore how to build apps without custom IT developmentAccelerate development with the AI-powered Microsoft Copilot as your virtual app making partnerCreate intuitive and responsive interfaces with canvas app UI elementsBook DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving world of low-code development, Microsoft Power Apps stands out as a powerful platform for building custom business solutions. Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook, 3rd Edition, is your hands-on guide to mastering this platform. Through a collection of step-by-step recipes, this updated edition helps you navigate the latest features, such as AI-powered Microsoft Copilot and custom UI elements while empowering you to build efficient and scalable apps.This book emphasizes practical solutions, guiding app makers through building everything from canvas apps to complex data integrations. You will learn how to streamline repetitive tasks using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and explore how to create external-facing websites using Microsoft Power Pages while handling data management with Dataverse and extending app functionality with the Power Apps Component Framework.Whether you're extending your app's capabilities with custom components or integrating advanced AI features, Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook equips you with the knowledge and skills to take your app development to the next level.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learnDevelop responsive apps with Canvas and Model-Driven frameworksLeverage AI-powered Copilot to accelerate your app developmentAutomate business processes with Power Automate cloud flowsBuild custom UI components with the Power Apps Component FrameworkImplement data integration strategies using DataverseOptimize your app for performance and smooth user experiencesIntegrate Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Desktop flowsBuild secure, scalable, external-facing websites using Microsoft Power PagesWho this book is forThis book is targeted at information workers and app makers wanting to develop custom applications for their organizations or the projects they are undertaking. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to use a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. Readers are expected to have prior exposure to the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.Table of ContentsApp Maker BasicsBuilding Pixel-Perfect Solutions with Canvas AppsBuilding from Data with Model Driven AppsChoosing the Right Data Source for Your ApplicationsAutomating Processes with Power AutomateExtending the Platform Improving User ExperiencePower Apps EverywhereEmpowering your Applications with AI BuilderDiscovering the Power Platform Admin CenterTips, Tricks, and WorkaroundsAdvanced Techniques with the Power Apps Component FrameworkReaching Beyond the Organization with Power Pages Read more