Have you ever wanted to know how to create applications? Did this urge send you to the internet in search of coding guides for beginners? Did you, after several attempts at learning different programming languages, give up on your dream?
Well, you are not alone.
Many who have embarked on this journey have given up after finding out that programming guides meant for dummies are not that easy to master.
Now, what if I told you that you can create your application without having to write a single code?
Yes, you can!
Microsoft PowerApps Studio presents a revolutionary way to create applications regardless of your background. This is made possible by the use of pre-built templates, drag and drop features, and quick deployment.
Microsoft PowerApp Studio comes with various templates and features to help you create applications that are intuitive, simple, and easy to use.
Continue reading to find out how this suite can help you develop user-friendly tools and applications fast and effectively. Before that though, be sure to find out more about PowerApps licensing as it’s the first step to using this service.
Enhanced Delegation in Canvas Apps
As mentioned earlier, a user-friendly application should be intuitive and easy to use. One of the ways your business can achieve this is by using delegation in data queries. PowerApps packs a powerful combo of data sorting functions that narrow down search queries to specifics.
The idea is to minimize the amount of data brought to your device, consequently making the app efficient. For example, if you want to search for a particular record using the first two letters of the word, Canvas apps functions will sort through your data and return results that match your search criteria. This process is called delegation, where data processing is done at the data source instead of being moved to the app to be processed locally.
Delegation helps to free up memory usage, processing power usage, and network bandwidth usage resulting in quick response times.
Mixed Reality Solutions in PowerApps
A lot of our interaction with the physical world happens with our eyes. No wonder it has a dedicated psychology branch. This school of thought, popularly referred to as visual perception, has been adopted far and wide by those in marketing, communication, and software development.
An application’s graphical user interface is the first point of make or break for the success of an application. A cleverly designed GUI goes a long way in elevating the user-friendliness aspect of an application.
Mixed Reality Solution components make it possible to develop visually appealing applications. For instance, the 3D view feature can help render product images that are easily discerned by users.
Additionally, Mixed Reality Solutions can elevate your application through features such as virtual reality and augmented reality.
Responsive Apps in Canvas Apps
Functionality is a huge determinant of the user-friendliness index of an application. One aspect of functionality is how well an application responds in different screen sizes, and environments. A well-built app should be uniform and offer a standard experience across multiple platforms.
Layout containers are features within the canvas apps that make it possible to develop uniformly responsive applications.
Push Notifications
Although a highly contentious topic due to its perceived intrusive nature, push notifications can help elevate the user-friendliness aspect of an application. When used correctly, push notifications can generate increased user satisfaction levels.
Imagine a courier application sending you the message “Your parcel has been delivered” at a time when you need to know its whereabouts. This is a reassuring piece of information that increases your likelihood of using the application again.
The recently updated PowerApp notification connector allows you to develop an application with push notification sending abilities. Amazingly, this feature informs the developer when a notification has been viewed.
Create a Secure Environment with Microsoft Dataverse
An application’s user-friendliness does not end with functionality, simplicity, and a great GUI but rather extends to the safety of the user’s data. This is a fragile aspect that most creators accidentally overlook.
If your software doesn’t protect your user’s data, it is hostile to them.
With the help of Microsoft Dataverse, you can develop applications that guarantee the security of your user’s data.
Ready to Jump on the PowerApps Bandwagon?
In a nutshell, a user-friendly application should be simple, intuitive, have a good GUI, and be easy to use. Microsoft PowerApps packs features and templates that can greatly improve an application’s user-friendliness. Features such as Delegation in Canvas Apps, Push Notification, and Layout containers are designed to enhance functionality. On the other hand, features such as Mixed Reality and Push Notifications to build on an application’s GUI appeal.
Collectively, the improvements realized from using these features make an application more appealing to the end-user.
