Power Apps Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices


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Create custom solutions with the help of real-world examples using data connections, advanced canvas app formulas, data filtering techniques, and integrations, including Copilot Key Features Understand overall project planning and manage your apps across different environments and solutions Learn how Power Apps can be integrated with other applications to extend the functionality Incorporate Copilot with Power Apps to create a customized solution Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power Apps is ideal for businesses seeking to digitally transform their operations by developing custom applications quickly and efficiently, without the heavy investment required for software development. This book leverages the authors’ combined experience in Power Platform, among others, to lay down the foundation for successful app development, focusing on defining project scope and understanding requirements. In this book, you’ll go through several key development areas, including solution creation and Power Platform environments, both critical areas for effective app development and deployment. You'll also discover best practices for choosing when to build a canvas app or a model-driven app based on project requirements and data connections. The chapters will take you through advanced development techniques and show you how to integrate Power Apps with other applications. You'll get a clear understanding of the key aspects of governance, security, app maintenance, and error handling, ensuring that your Power Apps solutions are not only effective but also secure and sustainable. By the end of this book, you'll have gained practical insights, technical depth, and a clear roadmap for successful Power Apps development.What you will learn Understand different data connections to define overall project planning Explore advanced development techniques such as filtering data, using variables and collections, formulas, and conditional formatting Uncover how Power Apps can be integrated with other apps such as Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook Find out how to apply governance and security Discover best practices for app maintenance and handling errors Learn how to register an app in Microsoft Azure Set up Copilot for your project using Copilot Studio Who this book is for This book is for business analysts, IT professionals, and both developers and non-developers. If you’re interested in improving your app development skills, this book is for you. A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and Power Apps is recommended. Familiarity with other Power Platform applications, such as Power Automate and Power BI, is helpful but not necessary.




Automate Testing for Power Apps


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Improve your Power Apps' quality and business value with efficient automation testing tools such as Test Studio and Test Engine Key Features Understand the basics of low-code testing automation and how it applies to Power Apps Master the use of Test Studio and Test Engine for Canvas apps’ testing Extend testing automation for PCF, ALM, Mocks, Telemetry, and model-driven apps Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionLow-code testing helps build better applications, freeing developers from frustrating problems faced while enhancing app features. Automate Testing for Power Apps will help you use automation testing to build better Canvas apps. You’ll start by understanding the fundamentals of automation testing, different approaches for low-code testing, and its application to Power Apps. Next, you’ll learn how to use Test Studio, Power Automate Desktop, and other tools to automate testing for your Canvas apps. You'll find out how to incorporate testing into your deployment processes for faster and more reliable releases. Additionally, this book covers advanced topics such as PCF components testing and model-driven apps. You’ll discover the new open-source project, Power Apps Test Engine, that’ll provide you with a single automated testing platform for all Power Apps. You'll learn how to test these more complex components to ensure the highest quality and business value for your Power Apps. By the end of this book, you'll have become a pro at using automation testing to build better Power Apps, reduce app release times, and increase the quality of your applications.What you will learn Explore the basics of automation testing and how it applies to Power Apps Understand the basics of Power Fx and how to use it in app testing Find out how to use Test Studio, Test Engine, and other tools for Canvas app testing Discover advanced topics such as PCF components and model-driven app testing Incorporate testing into your deployment processes Employ best practices for using testing automation to enhance the quality of your apps Who this book is forWhether you are a citizen developer, pro Power App maker, or IT generalist interested in learning about testing automation to improve the business value and quality of your Power Apps, this book will help you to accomplish your goal. Working knowledge of Power Apps with a basic understanding of Power platform is required to get the most out of this book.




Learning Microsoft Power Apps


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In today's fast-paced world, more and more organizations require rapid application development with reduced development costs and increased productivity. This practical guide shows application developers how to use PowerApps, Microsoft's no-code/low-code application framework that helps developers speed up development, modernize business processes, and solve tough challenges. Author Arpit Shrivastava provides a comprehensive overview of designing and building cost-effective applications with Microsoft Power Apps. You'll learn fundamental concepts behind low-code and no-code development, how to build applications using pre-built and blank templates, how to design an app using Copilot AI and drag and drop PowerPoint-like controls, use Excel-like expressions to write business logic for an app, and integrate apps with external data sources. With this book, you'll: Learn the importance of no-code/low-code application development Design mobile/tablet (canvas apps) applications using pre-built and blank templates Design web applications (model-driven apps) using low-code, no-code, and pro-code components Integrate PowerApps with external applications Learn basic coding concepts like JavaScript, Power Fx, and C# Apply best practices to customize Dynamics 365 CE applications Dive into Azure DevOps and ALM concepts to automate application deployment




Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook


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Find our new updated edition to get the latest industry knowledge at your disposal Key Features Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power Apps Cookbook is a complete resource filled with meticulously crafted recipes to help you build customized business apps that meet ever-changing enterprise demands. You will learn how to design modern apps with the low-code approach in a rapid application development environment by achieving enterprise-wide business agility.What you will learn Learn to integrate and test canvas apps Design model-driven solutions using various features of Microsoft Dataverse Automate business processes such as triggered events, status change notifications, and approval systems with Power Automate Implement RPA technologies with Power Automate Extend your platform using maps and mixed reality Implement AI Builder s intelligent capabilities in your solutions Extend your business applications capabilities using Power Apps Component Framework Create website experiences for users beyond the organization with Microsoft Power Pages Who this book is for This book is for citizen developers and business users looking to build custom applications as per their organizational needs without depending on professional developers. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to build applications in a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. The book is recommended for Power Apps beginners who have taken a couple of online tutorials but are struggling to implement or create real-world solutions. Basic knowledge of Power Apps is necessary to get the best out of this cookbook.




Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Guide


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Become a Microsoft 365 superuser and overcome challenges using the wide range of features offered by Microsoft 365 apps including SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, Planner, and To-Do Key Features • Enhance your productivity with this consolidated guide to using all the tools available in Microsoft 365 • Improve your collaboration and maximize efficiency using various M365 features • Integrate project, task, and people management within one ecosystem Book Description With its extensive set of tools and features for improving productivity and collaboration, Microsoft 365 is being widely adopted by organizations worldwide. This book will help not only developers but also business people and those working with information to discover tips and tricks for making the most of the apps in the Microsoft 365 suite. The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Guide is a compendium of best practices and tips to leverage M365 apps for effective collaboration and productivity. You'll find all that you need to work efficiently with the apps in the Microsoft 365 family in this complete, quick-start guide that takes you through the Microsoft 365 apps that you can use for your everyday activities. You'll learn how to boost your personal productivity with Microsoft Delve, MyAnalytics, Outlook, and OneNote. To enhance your communication and collaboration with teams, this book shows you how to make the best use of Microsoft OneDrive, Whiteboard, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. You'll also be able to be on top of your tasks and your team's activities, automating routines, forms, and apps with Microsoft Planner, To-Do, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Microsoft Forms. By the end of this book, you'll have understood the purpose of each Microsoft 365 app, when and how to use it, and learned tips and tricks to achieve more with M365. What you will learn • Understand your Microsoft 365 apps better • Apply best practices to boost your personal productivity • Find out how to improve communications and collaboration within your teams • Discover how to manage tasks and automate processes • Get to know the features of M365 and how to implement them in your daily activities • Build an integrated system for clear and effective communication Who this book is for Whether you're new to Microsoft 365 or an existing user looking to explore its wide range of features, you'll find this book helpful. Get started using this introductory guide or use it as a handy reference to explore the features of Microsoft 365. All you need is a basic understanding of computers.




Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform


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Discover how you can extend the capabilities of Business Central by building and deploying Power Platform solutions Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Unlock the full potential of Business Central using Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automation, and Dataverse Gain proficiency in using standard Business Central APIs and creating new APIs Implement best practices for developing and rolling out Business Central projects with enhanced functionality Book DescriptionUnlock the untapped potential of Business Central by harnessing the power of the Power Platform with this comprehensive guide, transforming your cumbersome manual processes and limited customization capabilities into a vast array of extended functionalities and possibilities. You’ll begin by exploring the potential of Power Platform and its seamless integration with both the on-premises and cloud versions of Business Central, amplifying the capabilities of your business operations. You’ll then learn how to set up virtual tables and use Dataverse to create a simple model-driven app. As the book progresses, you’ll leverage Power Apps, including both Canvas apps and model-driven apps, to build apps around Business Central processes. The book also highlights Power Automate’s capabilities to create or modify business processes while incorporating new processes and automation. As you advance, you’ll connect to Business Central APIs that can be implemented to connect with Business Central Data and finally integrate Power BI natively with Business Central, empowering you to construct advanced reports and dashboards. With the hands-on experience gained throughout the book, you’ll build expertise in customizing Business Central with Power Platform to deliver more scalable and maintainable solutions.What you will learn Build and deploy robust Power Platform solutions for Business Central Seamlessly integrate Business Central both in the cloud and on-premises with Power Platform using a wide range of connectors Set up virtual tables and gain insights into the extensive capabilities of Dataverse Build and connect Power Apps, enabling seamless Power BI integration for Business Central Create exceptional automated flows with advanced Power Automate configurations Understand user adoption strategies and the center of excellence Who this book is forWhether you’re a Business Central Power user, technical consultant, or solution architect looking to expand your capabilities using the Power Platform, this book is for you. No prior technical expertise in programming or software development is required; all you need is a basic familiarity with Business Central.




Visual Studio 2019 Tricks and Techniques


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Harness the full power of the Visual Studio IDE to take your coding skills to the next level by learning about IDE productivity practices and exclusive techniques Key FeaturesIncrease your productivity by leveraging Visual Studio 2019's improvements and featuresExplore powerful editing, code intelligence, and source code control features to increase productivityDelve into VS’s powerful, untapped features such as custom project templates and extensionsBook Description Visual Studio 2019 (VS 2019) and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) are powerful professional development tools that help you to develop applications for any platform with ease. Whether you want to create web, mobile, or desktop applications, Microsoft Visual Studio is your one-stop solution. This book demonstrates some of the most sophisticated capabilities of the tooling and shows you how to use the integrated development environment (IDE) more efficiently to be more productive. You’ll begin by gradually building on concepts, starting with the basics. The introductory chapters cover shortcuts, snippets, and numerous optimization tricks, along with debugging techniques, source control integration, and other important IDE features that will help you make your time more productive. With that groundwork in place, more advanced concepts such as the inner workings of project and item templates are covered. You will also learn how to write quality, secure code more efficiently as well as discover how certain Visual Studio features work 'under the hood'. By the end of this Visual Studio book, you’ll have learned how to write more secure code faster than ever using your knowledge of the extensions and processes that make developing successful solutions more enjoyable and repeatable. What you will learnUnderstand the similarities and differences between VS 2019 and VS CodeGet to grips with numerous keyboard shortcuts to improve efficiencyDiscover IDE tips and tricks that make it easier to write codeExperiment with code snippets that make it easier to write repeating code patternsFind out how to customize project and item templates with the help of hands-on exercisesUse Visual Studio extensions for ease and improved productivityDelve into Visual Studio’s behind the scene operationsWho this book is for This book is for C# and .NET developers who want to become more efficient and take advantage of features they may not be aware of in the IDE. Those looking to increase their productivity and write quality code more quickly by fully utilizing the power of the Visual Studio IDE will also find this book useful.




Learn iOS Application Distribution


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Cover every aspect of the app industry, from app idea generation through to marketing and performance monitoring. With this book you'll receive complete, reliable, up-to-date, and professional information and guidance. Learn iOS App Distribution is every developers thorough and accessible guide to successfully distributing apps. For readers who already know how to code and create apps, this book explains how the app industry works, how it is evolving, and what the key trends are. Rather than focus on the well-covered aspects of working with Swift and Xcode, you'll instead discover what it takes from a commercial standpoint to bring an app together and get it successfully out to customers. All the key technical aspects are simplified for you with non-technical backgrounds, and vast amounts of information are condensed into easy-to-understand visuals. What You'll Learn Review how the app industry nuances and how it works Analyze app statistics and key market trends Position an app appropriately within the industry Improve app performance and related products and services Who This Book Is For App designers, UI/UX design professionals, coders, app marketers, game designers, asset designers and app publishing companies.The book is also suitable for inventors and non-tech readers unfamiliar with the industry but interested in investing in apps




Ubuntu: 101 Tips & Tricks


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Ubuntu: 101 Tips & Tricks gives users an overview of Ubuntu, from using the Dash and the Launcher to more advanced troubleshooting techniques. In this book, you'll learn how to: -Master the Dash and the Launcher. -Get the most out of the desktop environment. -Use the power of Nautilus -Connect Ubuntu to networks. -Create and eliminate user accounts. -Back up your files. -Install powerful apps from the Ubuntu Software Center. -Employ System Monitor to tame your Ubuntu PC. -Use the Terminal command line to perform advanced and powerful tasks. -And many other tips.




Efficiency Best Practices for Microsoft 365


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A practical guide to working with Microsoft 365 apps such as Office, Teams, Excel, and Power BI for automating tasks and managing projects effectively Key Features Learn how to save time while using M365 apps from Microsoft productivity expert Dr. Nitin Paranjape Discover smarter ways to work with over 20 M365 apps to enhance your efficiency Use Microsoft 365 tools to automate repetitive tasks without coding Book Description Efficiency Best Practices for Microsoft 365 covers the entire range of over 25 desktop and mobile applications on the Microsoft 365 platform. This book will provide simple, immediately usable, and authoritative guidance to help you save at least 20 minutes every day, advance in your career, and achieve business growth. You'll start by covering components and tasks such as creating and storing files and then move on to data management and data analysis. As you progress through the chapters, you'll learn how to manage, monitor, and execute your tasks efficiently, focusing on creating a master task list, linking notes to meetings, and more. The book also guides you through handling projects involving many people and external contractors/agencies; you'll explore effective email communication, meeting management, and open collaboration across the organization. You'll also learn how to automate different repetitive tasks quickly and easily, even if you're not a programmer, transforming the way you import, clean, and analyze data. By the end of this Microsoft 365 book, you'll have gained the skills you need to improve efficiency with the help of expert tips and techniques for using M365 apps. What you will learn Understand how different MS 365 tools, such as Office desktop, Teams, Power BI, Lists, and OneDrive, can increase work efficiency Identify time-consuming processes and understand how to work through them more efficiently Create professional documents quickly with minimal effort Work across multiple teams, meetings, and projects without email overload Automate mundane, repetitive, and time-consuming manual work Manage work, delegation, execution, and project management Who this book is for If you use Microsoft 365, including MS Office 365, on a regular basis and want to learn about the features that can help improve your efficiency, this book is for you. You do not require any specialized knowledge to get started.