Pro Microsoft Power Platform: Solution Building for the Citizen Developer

This book teaches you how to become a self-sufficient citizen developer by learning the Microsoft Power Platform tools, including PowerApps for building applications, Power Automate for automating business processes, and Power BI for analyzing results and communicating business intelligence. It is divided into four parts and begins by showing you how to build applications through PowerApps.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 396 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2020
Publisher: APress

Becoming a self-sufficient citizen developer is an incredible journey that empowers you to drive change and boost your productivity like never before. By mastering the tools within the Microsoft Power Platform, you unlock a world of possibilities and unlock your full potential. In this comprehensive guide, we'll dive deep into the world of PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI, and show you how they can be used together to revolutionize the way you work.

PowerApps is a powerful tool for building applications that cater to your specific needs. Whether you want to create a simple form or a complex database-driven application, PowerApps has you covered. With its intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality, you can create stunning applications in no time.

Power Automate is a game-changer when it comes to automating business processes across multiple applications. Imagine having a single platform that allows you to automate tasks such as data entry, email notifications, and even complex workflows. With Power Automate, you can streamline your processes and reduce errors, while freeing up your time to focus on more important tasks.

Power BI is a powerful tool for analyzing and communicating business intelligence through compelling visuals. With its intuitive dashboard and reporting features, you can easily visualize your data and make informed decisions based on the insights you gain. Whether you're presenting to stakeholders or analyzing your business performance, Power BI has you covered.

Understanding the purpose and capabilities of these tools is crucial for becoming a self-sufficient citizen developer. By learning how to use PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI together, you'll be able to enhance your organization's visibility into key areas and make informed business decisions in a timely matter.

This book is divided into four parts, each designed to help you on your journey to becoming a self-sufficient citizen developer. In Part I, we'll cover the basics of PowerApps, including screens and controls, application sharing and administration, and how to make your applications accessible from mobile devices.

In Part II, we'll dive deeper into creating workflows using Power Automate. We'll explore how to implement business logic across your applications, connect to a data source, cleanse the data, and drive decision-making through interactive reports and storytelling.

In Part III, we'll introduce you to dashboards and data analysis, showing you how to connect to a data source, cleanse the data, and drive decision-making through interactive reports and storytelling.

In Part IV, we'll bring together all the pieces by showing you the integrations that are possible when all three tools are combined into a single solution.

By the end of this book, you'll have the skills and knowledge to build line-of-business applications with PowerApps solutions, replace wasteful paper processes with automated applications built in PowerApps, automate workflows across processes with Power Automate, and communicate analytical results through visualizations and storytelling.

So, what are you waiting for? Start your journey to becoming a self-sufficient citizen developer today and unlock the full potential of the Microsoft Power Platform.

Weight: 778g
Dimension: 179 x 254 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484260074
Edition number: 1st ed.