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SPSDC PowerApps and Flow by Hemendra Patel
The document discusses PowerApps and Microsoft Flow for mobile application development. It provides an overview of the challenges of traditional mobile app development and introduces PowerApps and Flow as no-code solutions. The presentation demonstrates using PowerApps to build a mobile app by connecting it to a SharePoint list and reviewing a sample app for managing candidate interviews. Best practices for PowerApps include validating input, optimizing the user interface for mobile, developing security using formulas, and leveraging mobile capabilities.
SPSDC PowerApps and Flow by Hemendra Patel
- 1. PowerApps and Flow MakingNo Code Mobile Applications a Reality SharePoint Saturday DC Saturday, June 10, 2017 Microsoft Chevy Chase, 5404 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Chevy Chase, MD Level: 300 Track: IT Pro, Developer, Business
- 2. Thanks to ourSponsors!!!
- 3. Housekeeping… • You mustbe present to win at the wrap-up… • Remember to stop by to say hi to our sponsors
- 4. Credentials 2201 Cooperative Way,Suite 550 Herndon, VA 20171 Office Phone: 703.635.2627 | Web: www.procentrix.com Twitter #hemsoft2010 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemendrapatel • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert - SharePoint 2013 Core & Advanced Solutions • MCITP - SharePoint 2010 • Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) - .NET • M.S Computer Applications, Gold Medalist Hemendra Patel Fun Facts • Travel • Investing • Problem Solving About Me
- 5. About Procentrix Inc OurSolutionsOur Technology Expertise • Windows Azure • Amazon Web Services • Office 365 • SharePoint • Dynamics CRM • Dynamics 365 • Power BI • .NET Framework • SQL Server • Exchange • Project Server • Skype for Business Our Services 2201 Cooperative Way, Suite 550 Herndon, VA 20171 Office Phone: 703.635.2627 | Web: www.procentrix.com
- 6. Agenda • Mobile AppDevelopment - Challenges • Business Application Development Platform - Getting Started • Understanding • Microsoft PowerApps • Microsoft Flow • Building Mobile App using PowerApps • Reviewing real world use case of working app • Microsoft PowerApps • Key Benefits • Best Practices • Q & A
- 7. Mobile App Development UnderstandingChallenges
- 8. Mobile App DevelopmentChallenges • Delivery Schedules • Extremely complex coding • Compliance for hosting on iTune/Play Stores • Managing Size of Screen Real Estate • Making the App Interactive & Self-explanatory • Managing Multiple Data connections • Managing Application and Data Security • Maximizing data plan and Minimizing data transfers • Sharing/Collecting Usage Analytics
- 9. Business Application DevelopmentPlatform Getting Started
- 10. Business Application DevelopmentPlatform
- 11. Applications for DevelopmentPlatform Business Logic Systems Integration Dashboards Analytics User Interface Mobile Strategy
- 12. Understanding Microsoft PowerApps DevelopmentApproach & Solution Components
- 13. Development Approach usingPowerApps: (Step 1 of 3) Connect to your systems and create new data
- 14. Development Approach usingPowerApps: (Step 2 of 3) Build apps without writing code
- 15. Development Approach usingPowerApps: (Step 3 of 3) Publish and use on web and mobile
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- 17. Solution Components –Data Sources https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/tutorials/connections-list/ • Common Data Service • SharePoint • SQL Server • Dynamics 365 • Office 365 Users • Office 365 Outlook • Excel • OneDrive for Business • OneDrive • Dropbox Most used connections All connections
- 18. Solution Components –Galleries
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- 20. Solution Components –Formulas https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/tutorials/formula-reference/ Functions • Takes Parameters, Performs Operations & Returns Results • e.g. =If( Slider1.Value < 75, “Red, “Green" ) Behavior • Function with effects • e.g.= SubmitForm() Environment Functions • Don't take parameters or have side effects • e.g. =Location() returns the device's current GPS coordinates Enumerations • Returns pre-defined constant value • e.g. Color.Red or ThisItem.ID All Functions
- 21. Solution Components –Controls
- 22. Understanding Microsoft Flow SolutionComponents
- 23. Solution Components –Flow Templates Button Collect Data Approvals Email Events & Calendar Mobile Notifications Productivity Social Media Sync
- 24. Building Mobile Appusing PowerApps 1st Mobile App
- 25. Development Studio PowerApps StudioBrowser Based
- 26. Creating 1st MobileApp from SharePoint List DEMO
- 27. Reviewing real worlduse cases ProInterview App
- 28. ProInterview App –Business Requirements • Implement Integrated mobile solution for candidate interview process • Monitor candidate's progress and interview status • Integrate with Microsoft CRM knowledge base (Interview questions for various technologies/Skills) • Allows scheduling interviews • Integration with outlook email and calendar • In-app calling candidate, viewing job description, Prior scores and Interviews • View Candidates applied for Job and their interviews • Automated templated email notification on scheduling and completing interviews • Integrated with Microsoft CRM, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Outlook • Role based access: Hiring, Interviewer, Limited Access
- 29. ProInterview App –Solution Architecture
- 30. ProInterview App –User Interface Show Key Indicators Disable/Hide functions Utilize Device/User Data Welcome Splash Screen
- 31. ProInterview App –User Interface 2nd Level User Interface Navigation Options View all CandidatesView Job Description View Interview Details
- 32. ProInterview App –User Interface New Interview Scheduled Completed 3rd Level User Interface
- 33. ProInterview App –Walkthru DEMO
- 34. PowerApps Key Benefits toIT, Users and Developers
- 35. PowerApps – KeyBenefitsIT • Mobilize mission critical operations • low cost mobile implementation strategy • No Deployment – Easy Self Service App sharing • Integrated sources/systems USER • Productivity everywhere • Supports Apple, Android and Microsoft Platforms • Engaging Application Experience • Role based access DEVELOPERS • No previous coding knowledge required • Develop once, Target multiple platforms • Automatic Version Controlled App Code • Offers next generation mobile app development experience - Location, GPS, Weather, Pictures
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- 37. PowerApps – BestPractices PowerApps Best Practices Validate input entry Maximize real estate (Every centimeter counts) Organize User Interface by Key Actions Pay attention to Layout (Mobile, Tablet) Develop Security Model using Formula’s Leverage mobile capabilities (GPS, Camera, API calls)
- 38. Q & A HemendraPatel, SharePoint Solutions Architect Twitter #hemsoft2010 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemendrapatel
- 39. Join us at#SharePint after the conference! Why? To network with fellow SharePoint professionals What? SharePint!!! When? 4:45 PM Where? Announced at Conference Wrap-Up