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  If you're stepping into the world of Microsoft Power Apps, one of the first choices you'll face is: Canvas App or Model-Driven App? Both are powerful, but they serve different purposes. Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy and interesting.  Canvas Apps: Design First, Data Second  Canvas Apps are like a blank canvas—literally. You start with the design, drag and drop elements (buttons, text boxes, galleries), and then connect to data sources like SharePoint, SQL, or even Excel. Think of it like building an app in PowerPoint, but with logic.  Best for:   Custom layouts and pixel-perfect designs  Tailored mobile or tablet experiences  Apps where UI matters more than complex data relationships  Cool use case: Imagine building a sleek field inspection app where workers take photos, input data, and submit reports—all with a few taps. That’s Canvas power.   Model-Driven Apps: Data First, Design Follows  Model-Driven Apps are built a...

As Power Apps becomes a cornerstone for building custom business applications, it's vital to follow best practices that ensure your apps are user-friendly, scalable, and maintainable. Whether you are developing your first app or managing a suite of enterprise-grade solutions, these practices will help you create effective, secure, and high performing application. Use Descriptive Naming Conventions Give meaningful names for controls, variables, collections, and screens to make the app easier to understand and maintain .   This helps in quickly identifying functionality and managing the app more efficiently later .   Follow this document for Proper Naming Conventions -  Power Apps Naming Conventions App Ownership & Permissions Add at least one Co-Owner to the app with edit permissions .   Confirm there is at least one Environment Admin in Power Platform Admin Center .   Backup & Recovery Planning Regularly export app package (. msapp ) as a backup . ...