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Power Apps allows users to create apps visually using drag-and-drop components or templates.

It supports data connections to Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL, and other external sources.

Logic is implemented using formulas, rules, and Power Automate workflows.

Apps can be accessed on web, iOS, and Android devices.

It enables businesses to rapidly develop, deploy, and scale solutions with minimal coding.

Canvas apps for UI customization

Model-driven apps for structured workflows

Data connectors to Microsoft and external services

Embedded business logic using formulas

AI Builder integration for intelligence features

Canvas Apps - visually designed apps

Model-Driven Apps - data-first structured apps

Controls - UI components

Data Sources - connections to databases

Power Automate - workflow automation

Environment - container for apps and data

Apps - individual business solutions

Tables/Entities - structured data storage

Screens/Forms - UI elements

Workflows/Automations - process logic

Define the app type (canvas or model-driven)

Design UI using controls and screens

Connect to Dataverse or external data sources

Add logic with formulas and automations

Publish and share the app

Beginner: simple canvas apps with forms

Intermediate: workflows with Power Automate

Advanced: model-driven apps with multiple tables

Expert: AI Builder or complex integrations

Architect: enterprise-grade multi-app solutions

Power Apps vs Quick Base - stronger Microsoft ecosystem integration

Power Apps vs AppSheet - better for enterprise workflow

Power Apps vs Airtable - more enterprise-grade, less lightweight

Power Apps vs Bubble - less flexible UI customization

Power Apps vs Adalo - backend and workflow-focused, not mobile-first

2016 - Official Power Apps launch

2017–2018 - Canvas and model-driven apps improvements

2019 - AI Builder and enhanced connectors

2021 - Teams integration and Power Platform expansion

2024–2025 - AI and automation enhancements

Canvas App - visual UI app

Model-Driven App - data-driven structured app

Dataverse - backend data storage

Connector - link to external data source

AI Builder - AI integration tool