Preface

Welcome to “Microsoft Power Pages in Action.” This book is more than just a beginner’s guide—it’s your comprehensive roadmap to building and customizing functional and rich web apps effortlessly. Whether you’re a citizen developer just starting out or an experienced professional looking to enhance your skills, this book is designed to equip you with a practical understanding of the Power Pages environment through real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials.

Our journey begins with the fundamentals of creating data tables and forms. From there, you’ll learn how to add and customize web pages, integrating advanced techniques to seamlessly enhance your applications. By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered the art of creating responsive, feature-rich web pages that not only meet but exceed your needs.

Throughout the chapters, you’ll explore how to automate your web apps, enhance virtual agent bots, and implement a web app for incident management systems. These skills will enable you to improve user experience and data quality during the insertion of web app data. You’ll also discover how to craft portals and websites using various functionalities and layouts, harnessing the capabilities of Microsoft technologies like Dataverse, Power Automate, Power Pages Studio, and Visual Studio Code.

In “Microsoft Power Pages in Action,” you will learn how to fully leverage Power Pages to create interactive and dynamic web pages and portals. You will be guided on establishing secure portals with robust configurations, ensuring data integrity and user protection throughout your applications. You will delve into using ChatGPT to enhance your designs and website code development. Additionally, you will discover how to implement responsive designs, making your apps adaptable across various devices. The integration of Power Pages with other Microsoft technologies will be covered extensively, enabling you to create cohesive and powerful digital solutions. You will also gain proficiency in developing automation flows to integrate external services and enhanced web page functionality.

Packed with essential features, this book will help you build custom web apps effortlessly using Power Pages’ low-code platform. You will learn to create responsive, intuitive interfaces with practical design tips, enhancing your web apps with advanced features and automation.

As you embark on this journey, embrace the collaborative spirit of the Power Platform community. Our goal is to inspire you to explore new possibilities and drive meaningful change within your organization. By mastering Microsoft Power Pages, you’ll become a catalyst for innovation, helping your business navigate the digital era with agility and confidence.

Join us on this exciting journey of discovery and transformation. Welcome to “Microsoft Power Pages in Action.”