Microsoft Power Pages in Action: Accelerate your low-code journey with functional-rich web apps using Power Pages - Softcover

Faisal Hussona

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1837630453 ISBN 13: 9781837630455

Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account, 2024

Synopsis

Master low-code web app development with Power Pages, learn to customize web apps using Liquid and JavaScript guided by step-by-step instructions and real-world examples.

Key Features

• Build custom web apps effortlessly with Power Pages' low-code platform
• Learn to integrate external services and databases using codeless cloud flows
• Extend your web apps with customizable code using ChatGPT and Copilot
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Microsoft Power Apps Pages in Action is a comprehensive beginner's guide for effortlessly building and customizing functional-rich web apps. Packed with real-world examples, it offers a practical understanding of the Power Pages environment.

You’ll understand web pages by creating data tables and forms, progress to adding web pages, and delve into advanced techniques for seamlessly integrating web apps. Now, you’ll learn how to create responsive web pages, automate web apps, and use ChatGPT-assisted coding with code snippets for common requirements or needs. As you progress, you'll be guided on crafting portals and websites, encompassing the utilization of various functionalities and layouts. Progressively, you’ll discover how to seamlessly integrate them into your web pages across multiple Microsoft technologies, including Dataverse and Power Automate. Towards the end, you'll also learn how to implement cloud flows to provide access to external services and use cloud flows to provide user experiences running processes off the page.

By the end of the book, you’ll have a solid understanding of Power Pages and be able to create web applications tailored to your unique needs.

What you will learn

• Build interactive web pages and portals using Power Pages
• Establish secure web sites with robust configurations for data integrity
• Implement responsive design for adaptable apps on different devices
• Integrate Power Pages with external services
• Learn to code using Power Pages tools and ChatGPT assistance
• Implement charts and custom styling in your web apps
• Discover where and how to use Liquid and JavaScript effectively
• Develop and utilize web templates for efficient app design

Who this book is for

This book is the ultimate guide for citizen developers aiming to build functionally rich and responsive web apps with Power Pages. With clear and concise guidance, it caters to both beginners and experienced developers, offering practical insights into every aspect of web app development. Whether you're new to the field or seeking advanced techniques, this book equips you with the skills you need to create powerful and user-friendly web apps tailored to your unique needs.

Table of Contents

1. Modernizing Rob the Builder's Business with Power Pages
2. Power Pages Design Studio
3. Power Pages Studio – Styling and Themes
4. Dataverse Tables and Forms
5. Table Permissions and Security
6. Basic Forms, Lists, and Web Pages
7. JavaScript and jQuery
8. Web Templates and Liquid
9. Workflow Automation
10. Power Pages and Cloud Flows
11. Charts, Dashboards, and Power BI
12. REST Integration
13. Creating a PDF File from Dataverse
14. Modal Windows
15. Enhancing Development with ChatGPT

About this title

About the Author

Faisal Hussona, a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience, specializes in developing and implementing technology solutions across diverse industries, with a particular focus on Power Platform and Dynamics 365. His successful track record includes delivering projects that emphasize promoting citizen developers and facilitating technology transfer. Throughout his 25-year career, Faisal has mentored and trained individuals, transferring knowledge and development skills to various organizations. His expertise in Power Platform and Dynamics 365 has led to successful projects, particularly in improving business processes and enhancing customer experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1837630453
• ISBN 13: 9781837630455
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350