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
- Modernizing Rob the Builder's Business with Power Pages
- Power Pages Design Studio
- Power Pages Studio – Styling and Themes
- Dataverse Tables and Forms
- Table Permissions and Security
- Basic Forms, Lists, and Web Pages
- JavaScript and jQuery
- Web Templates and Liquid
- Workflow Automation
- Power Pages and Cloud Flows
- Charts, Dashboards, and Power BI
- REST Integration
- Creating a PDF File from Dataverse
- Modal Windows
- Enhancing Development with ChatGPT
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.
