Microsoft Power Apps

A Microsoft Power Apps is a low-code application development platform that enables Microsoft Power Apps business user development and Microsoft Power Apps professional developer enhancement within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.

• AKA: Power Apps, Microsoft Power Apps Platform, Power Apps Development Platform.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) provide Microsoft Power Apps Canvas Apps through Microsoft Power Apps drag-and-drop interfaces.
  • It can (typically) enable Microsoft Power Apps Model-Driven Apps via Microsoft Power Apps data models.
  • It can (typically) support Microsoft Power Apps AI Development through Microsoft Power Apps Copilot integration.
  • It can (typically) deliver Microsoft Power Apps Mobile Experiences via Microsoft Power Apps responsive design.
  • It can (typically) maintain Microsoft Power Apps Enterprise Governance through Microsoft Power Apps admin centers.
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  • It can (often) integrate Microsoft Power Apps Custom Connectors for Microsoft Power Apps external system integration.
  • It can (often) provide Microsoft Power Apps Component Libraries for Microsoft Power Apps reusable components.
  • It can (often) support Microsoft Power Apps Power Fx through Microsoft Power Apps formula language.
  • It can (often) enable Microsoft Power Apps Offline Capabilities via Microsoft Power Apps local storage.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Microsoft Power Apps to being a Complex Microsoft Power Apps, depending on its Microsoft Power Apps application sophistication.
  • It can range from being a No-Code Microsoft Power Apps to being a Pro-Code Microsoft Power Apps, depending on its Microsoft Power Apps development approach.
  • It can range from being a Departmental Microsoft Power Apps to being an Enterprise Microsoft Power Apps, depending on its Microsoft Power Apps deployment scale.
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  • It can integrate with Microsoft Dataverse for Microsoft Power Apps data storage.
  • It can connect to Microsoft Power Automate for Microsoft Power Apps workflow automation.
  • It can interface with Microsoft Power BI for Microsoft Power Apps data visualization.
  • It can communicate with Microsoft Copilot Studio for Microsoft Power Apps AI agent creation.
  • It can synchronize with Microsoft Azure Services for Microsoft Power Apps cloud capabilities.
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• Example(s):
  • Microsoft Power Apps Platform Evolution, such as:
    • Microsoft Power Apps (2016), initial launch as part of Microsoft Office 365.
    • Microsoft Power Apps (2018), introducing Microsoft Power Apps Common Data Service (later Microsoft Dataverse).
    • Microsoft Power Apps (2019), launching Microsoft Power Apps AI Builder for Microsoft Power Apps AI capabilities.
    • Microsoft Power Apps (2020), adding Microsoft Power Apps Teams Integration for Microsoft Power Apps collaboration.
    • Microsoft Power Apps (2023), introducing Microsoft Power Apps Copilot for Microsoft Power Apps AI-assisted development.
    • Microsoft Power Apps (2024), achieving Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader status for sixth consecutive year.
    • Microsoft Power Apps (2025), launching Microsoft Power Apps Agent APIs and Microsoft Power Apps Enhanced Component Properties.
  • Microsoft Power Apps Component Types, such as:
    • Microsoft Power Apps Development Components, such as:
      • Microsoft Power Apps Canvas App for Microsoft Power Apps pixel-perfect control.
      • Microsoft Power Apps Model-Driven App for Microsoft Power Apps data-centric applications.
      • Microsoft Power Apps Portal (now Microsoft Power Pages) for Microsoft Power Apps external-facing websites.
    • Microsoft Power Apps AI Features, such as:
      • Microsoft Power Apps Copilot for Microsoft Power Apps natural language development.
      • Microsoft Power Apps AI Builder for Microsoft Power Apps machine learning models.
      • Microsoft Power Apps Visualize with Copilot for Microsoft Power Apps data visualization.
    • Microsoft Power Apps Integration Components, such as:
      • Microsoft Power Apps Connectors for Microsoft Power Apps data source connections.
      • Microsoft Power Apps Custom APIs for Microsoft Power Apps custom business logic.
      • Microsoft Power Apps Component Framework for Microsoft Power Apps professional developer extensions.
  • Microsoft Power Apps Pricing Tiers, such as:
    • Microsoft Power Apps per App ($5/user/month) for Microsoft Power Apps single application access.
    • Microsoft Power Apps per User ($20/user/month) for Microsoft Power Apps unlimited application access.
    • Microsoft Power Apps Platform Starter ($25/user/month) for Microsoft Power Apps basic platform capabilities.
    • Microsoft Power Apps Platform Plus ($100/user/month) for Microsoft Power Apps advanced platform capabilities.
  • Microsoft Power Apps Industry Solutions, such as:
    • Microsoft Power Apps Healthcare Solutions for Microsoft Power Apps patient management.
    • Microsoft Power Apps Financial Services Solutions for Microsoft Power Apps banking automation.
    • Microsoft Power Apps Manufacturing Solutions for Microsoft Power Apps production optimization.
    • Microsoft Power Apps Retail Solutions for Microsoft Power Apps customer experience.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Salesforce Lightning Platform, which uses Salesforce cloud infrastructure.
  • Google AppSheet, which operates within Google Workspace ecosystem.
  • OutSystems, which focuses on traditional low-code development.
  • Mendix, which emphasizes professional developer tools.
  • ServiceNow App Engine, which targets IT service management.
  • Appian, which specializes in business process management.
• See: Microsoft Power Platform, Low-Code Development Platform, Citizen Developer, Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Fx, Business Application Development, No-Code Platform, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams Integration.

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References

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-apps/
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/
• https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Apps-Community/ct-p/PowerApps1

2025

• (Microsoft Power Platform Blog, 2025) ⇒ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/microsoft-is-a-leader-in-2025-forrester-wave-low-code-platforms-for-professional-developers/
  • QUOTE: We are thrilled to announce that Microsoft has been recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Platforms for Professional Developers, Q2 2025, ranked top for our strength of strategy and current offering. Forrester's analyst John Bratincevic writes in the report: "Microsoft's superior roadmap balances innovation with core product and commercial improvement."
• (Intelogy, 2025) ⇒ https://www.intelogy.co.uk/blog/why-you-should-start-using-the-microsoft-power-platform-in-2025/
  • QUOTE: Gartner predicts that by 2029, 80% of application development projects globally will rely on low-code development, up from 15% in 2024. It will surpass traditional coding as the app delivery platform of choice in the next few years.

2024

• (Microsoft, 2024) ⇒ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-apps/
  • QUOTE: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Power Apps, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting, July 2024... Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms, Oleksandr Matvitskyy, Kimihiko Iijima, Mike West, Kyle Davis, Akash Jain, Paul Vincent, October 16, 2024.
• (The Next Tech, 2024) ⇒ https://www.the-next-tech.com/development/microsoft-power-apps/
  • QUOTE: Power Apps is a low-code data platform that consists of apps, connectors, and services that allow business owners to build custom apps fast. Microsoft Power Apps include AI technology that will help you create AI-powered apps. You can build your apps from scratch or use Microsoft's AI suggestions for inspiration. The best part is that you do not have to be technically minded or have extensive coding knowledge to use Power Apps.

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