Learn Microsoft Power Apps - Second Edition

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Creating Apps in SharePoint

In the previous chapter, we looked at how we begin to create a new canvas app. In this chapter, we will investigate the relationship between Power Apps and SharePoint, and how you can quickly and effectively create apps based on your data. We will also explore how we can create intelligent and engaging SharePoint list forms by using Power Apps.

In the past, customized interfaces for SharePoint have been created using InfoPath or by using customizations such as web parts to allow a richer creation and editing experience. While InfoPath still exists and will still work with Microsoft 365, the user experience of the created forms relied on a separate service and was not mobile responsive, meaning that it did not really ...