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Advancing Your Canvas Power Apps Skills - Chapter 1
Advance your Canvas Power Apps skills with instructor Matt Peterson. Learn to enhance app functionality, optimize performance, and streamline processes with practical techniques and best practices.
Take your Power Apps expertise to the next level with Advancing Your Canvas Power Apps Skills - Chapter 1, taught by instructor Matt Peterson. This course is designed for those who already have a basic understanding of Canvas Apps and are ready to refine their skills, improve efficiency, and explore more advanced capabilities. Whether you're looking to create more dynamic user experiences, optimize app performance, or streamline business processes, this course will help you gain deeper insights into what’s possible with Power Apps.
Throughout this chapter, you’ll explore key concepts and practical techniques that will enhance how you build and manage Canvas Apps. Each module breaks down essential topics into clear, actionable lessons, helping you build confidence as you apply new features and best practices. By the end, you’ll have a stronger grasp of advanced Power Apps functionality and be better prepared to tackle complex app development challenges.
Course Outline ( Free Preview)
Module 00 - What You Need to Get Started
In this module, you’ll find all the class files needed to follow along with the course. These resources will help you practice key concepts and reinforce what you learn in each lesson. Download the files now to ensure you’re ready to dive into Canvas Power Apps!
Module 01 - Solution Import and Dataflows
In this module, you'll learn how to import solutions into Power Apps and understand how dataflows help streamline data integration. Matt Peterson will guide you through best practices for managing solutions and ensuring smooth data connectivity across your apps.
Module 02 - App Overview
Get a high-level look at the app you'll be working with in this course. In this module, Matt Peterson walks you through its key features, structure, and functionality, setting the foundation for the advanced skills you'll develop throughout the course.
Module 03 - App Screen and Data Security19 min.
Learn how to manage app screens effectively while ensuring data security within your Canvas Power Apps. Matt Peterson will cover best practices for structuring screens and implementing security measures to protect sensitive information and control user access.
Module 04 - Using Patch Formula to Update Records15 min.
Discover how to use the Patch function to update records efficiently in your Canvas Power Apps. Matt Peterson will guide you through its syntax, practical applications, and how it helps streamline data modifications without requiring full form submissions.
Module 05 - Using Context Variables for Visibility21 min.
Learn how context variables can control the visibility of elements in your Canvas Power Apps. Matt Peterson will show you how to use these variables to create dynamic interfaces, improving user experience by displaying or hiding content based on specific conditions.
Module 06 - Edit Records Inside Galleries36 min.
Discover how to enable in-line editing within galleries to streamline user interactions in your Canvas Power Apps. Matt Peterson will guide you through setting up editable galleries, allowing users to modify records directly without navigating away from the screen.
Module 07 - Class Wrap Up2 min.
Reflect on what you've learned and reinforce key takeaways from this course. Matt Peterson will provide a final overview of the advanced techniques covered, offering insights on how to apply them effectively in your own Canvas Power Apps projects.
Matt Peterson is a Trainer for Pragmatic Works specializing in the Power Platform. He graduated from the University of North Florida in 2006 and comes with 15 years of teaching experience in high school algebra. Matt earned the accomplishment in 2013 of being named the Florida Gifted Teacher of The Year. His primary focus is helping our customers learn the ins and outs of Power Apps and Power BI.
