For the uninitiated, locating the critical code within a PowerApp can be quite a source of frustration. Involving things like inheriting the code of others and non-standard code placement and even seasoned PowerVets reel at the thought of a full reve
The OnStart property in PowerApps is super important to get right. Its the place to communicate critical info about your app to developers (and your future self) as well as setup users for a good experience. So how do you craft a great OnStart config
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Low-code tools are wonderful things. Specifically Microsoft's low-code app development platform, PowerApps. I love how empowering it feels to code up some requirements right in front of my customers. I love hitting Publish and watching their face lig
Citizen developers in the know already use the complete suite of PowerPlatform tools (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, Sharepoint, Azure services, etc.). Below is my curated list of additional tools I use ALL THE TIME as a PowerPlatform developer.
Distraction-Free PowerApps
Whenever a PowerApps URL is communicated to users, append &hidenavbar=true to reduce distractions and keep user focus on your PowerApp!
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Original PowerApps URL:
https://apps.powerapps.com/play/?tenantId=
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Why are PowerApps naming conventions important?
PowerApps autogenerates a name for each Control as its added to the screen. Its imperative that you override the autogenerated name with a standard naming convention that is agreed upon (and documented!