Overview
This course equips learners with the skills to design, create, and manage Power Apps canvas apps. Participants will explore app-building techniques, integrate external data, and publish apps, gaining practical experience through a guided project that addresses real-world business scenarios.
Target audience
Business analysts and developers seeking to enhance their skills in low-code app creation.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic application development concepts.
- Understanding of formulas (similar to Excel) and CRUD operations.
Delegates will learn how to
- Build user-friendly interfaces for canvas apps.
- Connect Power Apps to external data sources.
- Configure app functionalities with Power Fx formulas.
- Publish and share apps effectively within an organisation.
Outline
Introduction to canvas apps
Overview and use cases.
Navigating the Power Apps environment.
Designing app interfaces
Customising layouts and themes.
Adding controls and visual elements.
Working with data in Power Apps
Connecting to external data sources.
Writing and reading data using Power Fx.
Advanced app functionalities
Implementing conditional logic and navigation.
Managing app variables and formulas.
App deployment and lifecycle
Publishing apps for organisational use.
Managing app updates and troubleshooting.
Hands-on guided project
Creating a canvas app from a high-level specification for a fictional business scenario.
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