Learning Microsoft Power Apps: Building Business Applications with Low-Code Technology

Building Applications Technology: Learning Microsoft Power Apps is a practical guide to designing canvas and model-driven apps for business needs. It covers low-code tools, external data connections, automation and introductory JavaScript, Power Fx and C# topics for both technical and nontechnical readers.

At a glance

Covers canvas apps built from prebuilt or blank templates, plus model-driven apps.
Introduces connecting Power Apps to external data and applications.
Topics include JavaScript, Power Fx, C#, custom components and Web APIs.
Discusses Power Apps solutions and options for automating deployment.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes both canvas and model-driven app approaches, giving readers exposure to two major Power Apps patterns.
The stated audience spans business analysts and other nonprogrammers as well as developers and solution architects.
Connects app-building concepts with external data, customization and deployment topics.

Technical specifications

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Publication details
Publisher	O'Reilly Media
Publication date	Aug. 20 2024
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	584 pages
ISBN-10	1098150422
ISBN-13	978-1098150426

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	210 g
Dimensions	17.78 x 3.02 x 23.34 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing recommends a basic understanding of Power Apps and Microsoft 365 apps such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint, although it says prior Dynamics 365 or Power Platform knowledge is not required.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Business analysts, functional consultants and other nonprogrammers who want an introduction to building Power Apps.
Developers and solution architects seeking a guide covering app customization, external data and code extensions.

Less suited to

Readers seeking an advanced reference focused on just one Power Apps app type or programming language.

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Frequently asked questions

What Power Apps topics does the book cover?

The listing describes canvas and model-driven apps, external data connections, customization, automation and coding topics including JavaScript, Power Fx and C#.

Is the book aimed only at programmers?

No. The listing identifies both technical readers and nontechnical readers, including business analysts and functional consultants, as potential audiences.

Does the listing say readers need prior Power Platform knowledge?

It says prior Dynamics 365 or Power Platform knowledge is not needed, while recommending a basic understanding of Power Apps and Microsoft 365 apps.