Description

Introduction of Power Apps

This advanced course is designed for experienced Power Apps users and developers who want to enhance their skills by delving deeper into customization, performance optimization, and integration with other Microsoft services. The course focuses on building more complex, efficient, and user-friendly apps by utilizing advanced Power Apps features, custom components, and performance optimization strategies.

Prerequisites

• Completion of a beginner/intermediate this course or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with this Studio and building Canvas Apps
• Basic knowledge of formulas, data sources, and app publishing
• Understanding of Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, and Microsoft 365 services

Table of contents

1: Advanced Canvas App Design and Layout

• Objective: Learn to create complex app layouts and designs using advanced features.
• Content:
  1. Designing complex multi-screen apps
  2. Using advanced components: Galleries, containers, and nested controls
  3. Advanced styling techniques: Custom themes, CSS-like customization
  4. Best practices for responsive and dynamic layouts
  5. Building custom navigation menus and icons

2: Working with Advanced Data Sources and Relationships

• Objective: Understand advanced data connection techniques, managing complex data, and relationships.
• Content:
  1. Connecting to multiple data sources: SQL, Dataverse, Azure, and external APIs(Ref: Mastering Azure Developer Essentials: Hands-on Training)
  2. Working with relational data and collections
  3. Managing large datasets efficiently
  4. Implementing cascading dropdowns and dependent controls
  5. Best practices for data source delegation and optimization

3: Customizing User Experience with Advanced Controls

• Objective: Enhance user experience by creating custom controls and components.
• Content:
  1. Creating custom components and reusable elements
  2. Implementing dynamic user input validation and error handling
  3. Creating pop-ups, modals, and other interactive elements
  4. Leveraging its Component Framework (PCF) for custom controls
  5. Building custom forms with conditional logic and dynamic data

4: Advanced Formulas and Logic

• Objective: Master complex formulas and logic for app interactivity and functionality.
• Content:
  1. Using advanced formulas for complex data manipulation: Lookup, Filter, Patch
  2. Understanding and managing app variables (global, context, collections)
  3. Working with recursive logic and loops
  4. Using Power Apps with Power Query for advanced data transformation
  5. Implementing advanced error handling and debugging techniques

5: Performance Optimization and App Efficiency

• Objective: Learn strategies to improve app performance and user experience.
• Content:
  1. Identifying performance bottlenecks: Slow data retrieval, heavy screens
  2. Implementing performance optimization techniques:
     • Minimizing control count
     • Optimizing formulas and delegation
  3. Reducing app loading time with preloading data
  4. Managing large datasets efficiently with pagination and delegation
  5. Best practices for app design focused on performance

6: Extending Power Apps with Power Automate

• Objective: Integrate Power Automate workflows to extend app functionality.
• Content:
  1. Creating and triggering flows directly from Power Apps
  2. Managing complex business processes with automated approvals and notifications
  3. Using HTTP and custom connectors with Power Automate
  4. Automating common business tasks: Email, data updates, and reports
  5. Best practices for integrating Power Automate workflows in apps

7: Implementing Custom APIs and Connectors

• Objective: Learn how to connect Power Apps with external services using custom APIs.
• Content:
  1. Introduction to custom connectors in Power Apps
  2. Creating and configuring custom APIs for app integration
  3. Authenticating external services: OAuth, Azure AD, API keys
  4. Securing data flows between Power Apps and external services
  5. Troubleshooting and maintaining custom APIs

8: Advanced Security and Permissions

• Objective: Implement robust security measures for Power Apps.
• Content:
  1. Role-based access control (RBAC) and user permissions
  2. Integrating Microsoft Azure Active Directory for authentication
  3. Managing app permissions across environments
  4. Implementing security best practices for data protection
  5. Monitoring app access and auditing changes

9: Managing Environments and ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)

• Objective: Learn how to manage multiple environments and version control for Power Apps.
• Content:
  1. Understanding environments in Power Platform: Dev, test, production
  2. Using solutions for ALM and version control
  3. Exporting, importing, and managing app versions
  4. Working with GitHub or Azure DevOps for source control
  5. Best practices for app deployment and updates

10: Power Apps Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Objective: Use monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques to maintain app health.
• Content:
  1. Using Power Platform Admin Center to monitor app performance
  2. Troubleshooting app errors using the Monitor tool
  3. Handling app crashes and slow performance
  4. Setting up usage analytics and reporting
  5. Common troubleshooting techniques for advanced issues

11: Exploring AI and Machine Learning Capabilities in Power Apps

• Objective: Integrate AI-driven features into your Power Apps for enhanced functionality.
• Content:
  1. Introduction to AI Builder in Power Apps
  2. Implementing AI models: Form processing, text recognition, and object detection
  3. Using pre-built AI models in business apps
  4. Customizing AI models with Power Apps data
  5. Best practices for integrating AI-driven insights into apps

12: Final Project: Customizing and Optimizing a Business App

• Objective: Apply all skills learned in a comprehensive final project.
• Content:
  1. Designing a real-world business app from scratch
  2. Customizing app components, integrating external data, and automating workflows
  3. Applying performance optimization techniques
  4. Securing the app with role-based permissions
  5. Deploying and sharing the app with users

This advanced course provides in-depth customization, performance optimization, and security best practices, helping participants create powerful, enterprise-ready applications with this course.

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