The definitive handbook for building solutions with Power Apps to solve your business needs

Ready to ditch the clunky spreadsheets and overly complex legacy tools in favor of sleek, modern apps that solve real-world problems without writing pages of code? Learn Microsoft Power Apps (Second Edition) is your tech-savvy mentor in book form, guiding you step by step through the world of low-code app development. And yes, it’s still Microsoft, so you’ll feel right at home.

This isn’t just about dragging and dropping boxes on a screen (though you’ll do that too). It’s about transforming slow, manual processes into streamlined, scalable solutions for mobile, desktop, Teams – you name it.

The book starts with the essentials, walking you through your first app build. From there, it levels you up like a business-savvy RPG, teaching you how to use controls, connect data sources, and configure smart formulas that make your apps secure and useful.

Dataverse, Microsoft’s central data hub, is no longer just a buzzword. You’ll learn when and how to use it, especially in tandem with SharePoint and model-driven apps. Security is covered too, so you won’t accidentally build a data disaster.

You’ll also meet AI Builder and Power Apps Copilot – your intelligent co-creators that speed up development and add machine-learning capabilities to your apps. Barcode scanners, GPS tools, responsive layouts: this book gives you features that make your apps shine, even if your coding experience is limited.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Which Power App type fits your business goals
  • How to design, build, and refine apps that work in the real world
  • Ways to integrate with Power Automate, Power BI, Azure, and more
  • Hands-on techniques to turn ideas into polished, high-performing solutions

Perfect for business analysts, IT pros, and curious non-techies alike, this book invites you to join the Power Apps movement. You don’t need to be a coder to build apps your coworkers will admire.

Bottom line: With this book in your toolbox, you’ll stop building apps the hard way and start building them the Power way.