10 Power Tips for Microsoft Power Platform



10 Power Tips for Microsoft Power Platform 

 Started with Low-Code App Development

Developing apps is often seen as complex, costly, and time-consuming. However, using an innovative approach known as low-code development, anyone can create powerful business apps without requiring traditional coding skills

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 The low-code approach is simple enough for beginners to build high-value apps – and sophisticated enough to meet the needs of professional developers tackling complex challenges. In both scenarios, it dramatically reduces the amount of work involved in getting an app up and running. Through a simple user interface, you can create apps that digitize paper processes, collect and share important data and streamline the workday – without learning to code.


Power tip 1 

Get to know the tools of the trade

If you have an Office 365 or Microsoft 365 subscription, you might already have access to Power Apps for Office 365. The solutions will appear right alongside your other Office 365 apps when you log in online

Power tip 2

Small is beautiful

When building your first app, smaller is better, Discover Power Apps templates, are a terrific way to get inspiration for your first app.

Power tip 3 

Know your audience

Power Apps can be made responsive, or you can publish them for specific screen layouts such as a phone, tablet, or browser. It’s helpful to decide which types of devices will access your app before you start creating.

Power tip 4 

Take a well-marked path

The best place to start is with the learning path called “Create a Canvas App in Power Apps.” It will guide you from Power Apps fundamentals through creating and customizing a sample app in just a couple of hours

Power tip 5 

Don’t go it alone

You can stay up to date by checking the Announcements section of the Community site.

Power tip 6 

Use what you’ve got

Your Microsoft Office 365 skills will come in handy when building on Power Apps. The design interface is like PowerPoint, using a drag-and-drop approach to build the user experience. Plus, adding functionality to your app uses formulas like those in Excel.

Power tip 7 

Keep data privacy top of mind 

Starting your journey as a citizen developer with low-risk data can help you demonstrate the value of low-code development inside your organization while alleviating concerns around data privacy.

Power tip 8 


Starting with an external solution

Power Apps features connectors to more than 250 common applications and platforms, from Salesforce to Slack. Check out some of your options

Power tip 9 

Get inspired

It’s exciting to learn how many people just like you have made big improvements in their organizations using Power Apps. They can also provide inspiring ideas and helpful guidance as you begin your journey. Watch their stories and discover what you can accomplish.

Power tip 10

Keep learning 

Power Apps is constantly being updated with new features and capabilities. With learning paths and comprehensive resources, you have the tools you need to keep increasing your skills.


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