Apply low-code recipes to solve everyday business challenges and become a Power Apps pro

Whether you’re a power user, a savvy citizen developer, or a code-wielding pro, the Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook, Second Edition is your go-to kitchen for whipping up robust, business-ready apps in record time. With Microsoft Power Apps at the heart of the modern low-code revolution, this book takes you beyond theory and straight into the trenches with practical, ready-to-serve recipes for almost every kind of enterprise challenge.

What’s New on the Menu?

This second edition is packed with fresh content. You’ll find updated guidance on Power Pages for building secure, external-facing websites, plus enhanced techniques for robotic process automation (RPA), intelligent mapping in canvas apps, and even forays into mixed reality. It’s like Power Platform on steroids, without the side effects.

What You’ll Learn (and Actually Use):

  • Build dynamic canvas apps and enterprise-grade model-driven solutions
  • Craft immersive website experiences using Power Pages
  • Automate tedious processes and approvals using Power Automate, with or without AI
  • Leverage RPA to let bots handle the repetitive work
  • Add maps, mixed reality, and AI Builder to enrich your apps
  • Extend functionality using the Power Apps Component Framework (PCF)
  • Seamlessly integrate with Dataverse and other Power Platform tools

Why This Book Works:

Each chapter is structured as a real-world use case, or “recipe,” that you can apply directly to your own projects. No fluff. No filler. Just actionable solutions with clear, step-by-step instructions.

Who’s It For?

  • Citizen developers who want to solve business problems without waiting on IT
  • Information workers aiming to improve tools and workflows
  • Traditional app developers looking to build faster in a low-code environment
  • Anyone familiar with the Power Platform and ready to level up

Whether you’re creating your first custom app or architecting scalable enterprise solutions, the Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook gives you the strategies and confidence to build smarter, faster, and better.

In short: less guesswork, more app work.