Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook: Build user-friendly apps, troubleshoot challenges, and navigate the evolving Power Apps landscape

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  1. A Comprehensive Guide for Mastering Power Apps
    As someone who has been exploring the Power Platform, I found “Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook – Third Edition” by Eickhel Mendoza to be an invaluable resource. This book is not just a reference manual but a practical guide that dives deep into real-world scenarios, making it incredibly useful for both beginners and experienced developers.Strengths:Real-World Examples: The book is filled with practical examples and case studies that help you understand how to apply Power Apps in various business scenarios. This hands-on approach makes it easier to grasp complex concepts.Comprehensive Coverage: From building canvas apps to integrating AI Builder, the book covers a wide range of topics. Each chapter is well-structured, making it easy to follow along and implement the solutions in your projects.Best Practices: Eickhel Mendoza emphasizes best practices throughout the book, which is crucial for maintaining and scaling your applications. The insights on performance optimization and coding methodologies are particularly helpful.Clear Explanations: The explanations are clear and concise, with step-by-step instructions that make it easy to follow along. The use of diagrams and screenshots further enhances the learning experience.Advanced Topics: The book doesn’t shy away from advanced topics like the Power Apps Component Framework and Power Pages, making it a great resource for those looking to take their skills to the next level.Weaknesses:The book assumes a basic understanding of Power Apps, which might be challenging for absolute beginners. However, the detailed explanations and practical examples help bridge this gap.Conclusion:”Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook – Third Edition” is a must-have for anyone serious about mastering Power Apps. Whether you’re a developer, a business analyst, or a citizen developer, this book provides the knowledge and tools you need to build robust and efficient applications. Highly recommended!

  2. A nice, practical guide to Microsoft Power Platform.
    Enjoyed going through the book, as it’s actually a practical guide for developers looking to create custom business solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. It provides many real-world recipes covering topics like Power Pages, RPA, AI Builder, and mixed reality, with clear step-by-step tutorials and built-in templates. I think it’s ideal for people who want to learn a low-code approach to app creation. Overall, finding it to be a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their Power Apps skills.

  3. Great book! Highly recommended by 21x Microsoft Certified Professional
    This is a fantastic edition and covers everything from the basics to beyond the basics. The book itself is easy to read and follow, with excellent graphics and detailed instructions. In 13 chapters and more than 380 pages, you’ll learn everything about canvas apps, model-driven apps, databases and tables, Dataverse, dataflows, power automate, components and customer connectors, Apps in SharePoint sites, Apps in Teams and Teams channels, AI builder, administration best practices and last but not least great tips and tricks. If you are looking to learn Power Apps, this is a great place to start! Highly recommended and also great author!As a 21x Microsoft Certified Professional, I have over 75 books in my personal library with a focus on the Microsoft Power Platform. In my opinion, this is one of the best books released this year.

  4. Provides a variety of real-life use cases.
    This book is a great resource for anyone looking to expand their understanding of Power Apps. The author provides comprehensive coverage of not only the core functionality of Power Apps but also its integration with other applications, making it a versatile guide for developers and business users alike.Each chapter is structured in a clear and consistent way, similar to that of a recipe (hence the “Cookbook”)—complete with clear instructions and practical examples. What I really liked was the inclusion of real-life applications as this offers inspiration and actionable ideas for your next project. If you are wanting to expand your knowledge and use of Power Apps, this is one to add to your professional library.

  5. A Must-Have for Power Apps Enthusiasts!
    The Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master Power Apps. This edition is packed with practical recipes that guide you through building user-friendly apps, troubleshooting common challenges, and staying updated with the latest features in the Power Apps landscape.What I Loved:Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers a wide range of topics, from basic app creation to advanced customization and integration.Step-by-Step Instructions: Each recipe is clearly explained with step-by-step instructions and screenshots, making it easy to follow along.Real-World Examples: The inclusion of real-world scenarios helps to understand how to apply the concepts in practical situations.Troubleshooting Tips: The troubleshooting sections are particularly helpful for overcoming common issues and optimizing app performance.Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this book has something for everyone. It’s perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills and build powerful, user-friendly applications with Power Apps.Overall, the Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook is a must-have for anyone serious about developing with Power Apps. Highly recommended!

  6. Perfect for Beginners!
    The outline creates excellent stepping stones to learning Power Apps! I love how this book walks you through how Power Automate can easily be integrated in your Power Apps & healthy application lifecycle management techniques. Reading this will absolutely skyrocket your learning curve of Power Apps! Great work Mr. Mendoza & the Packt Team!

  7. Easy to read and apply
    This book provides a clear, practical guide to building custom power apps. Its step-by-step format makes it easy to follow and immediately apply, helping me learn faster.

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