Building A Power App

By Ashwin Venugopal -

 




What Other Options Are There to Build a Power App?

If you click Create tab from the Power Apps Dashboard and select Blank App, you have 3 choices:

Blank Canvas App

Canvas applications are designed for use on mobile phones or tablets. They can also function on desktop computers, but they display as though they are being viewed on a mobile device. One of the advantages of Canvas apps is that you can build them directly from a data source. Using different approaches to initiate the process, you can automatically create a screen for Browsing, Editing, and Viewing your information.

Blank App Based on Dataverse

They resemble Canvas Apps but are intentionally designed to be ‘responsive,’ which means they will adjust to the device being used and scale accordingly. The Dataverse, formerly known as CDS or the Common Data Service, has been established using reusable table structures found in a product called Dynamics 365. It aims to offer ready-to-use storage and relationships that cater to typical scenarios such as Sales or Stock Management. Instead of requiring a license for Dynamics 365, you can utilize and access the same functionalities through a Power App and other Power Platform Services. There could be licensing considerations when utilizing the Dataverse for data storage from a Power App, which often makes it a secondary choice if a Canvas App does not meet requirements.

Power Pages Website

These websites are designed for both internal and external audiences but utilize the same interface as a Power App. They represent the latest addition to the Power Platform. The most straightforward type of app is the Canvas App. It's the recommended starting point for us. It will provide you with the most knowledge about development in Power Apps, assisting you in grasping how controls, data, variables, and collections interact to create a cohesive experience.

Conclusion

We have successfully learnt about various options to build a Power App.













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