The difference between low-code and no-code applications lies in the fact that low-code involves a combination of code and visual elements, while no-code is a 100% visual method. Low-code requires minimal knowledge of coding, whereas no-code can be used even without this preparation. Low-code allows for more advanced customization of the application and the execution of more sophisticated actions, while no-code can address less complex needs but in a shorter time frame.
Built on Azure, Power Platform is a highly secure, low-code platfom. It is data-driven and cost-effective, making it a great solution for businesses of all sizes. By automating daily tasks, it saves precious time and empowers companies to redirect resources toward innovation and crafting growth strategies.
In this article, we will delve into the main components and benefits that Power Platform provide for its users. Let’s unpack it!
Now that companies are producing more data than ever, managing it becomes overwhelming. Enter Power BI, a powerful tool designed to streamline this process. It not only collects and processes raw data, but also transforms it into easily interpretable insights that can drive decision-making. Leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Power BI goes beyond basic analytics to uncover hidden patterns and anomalies, empowering users to delve deeper into their data and find suitable solutions.
Data feeds the business, and Power BI creates valuable and efficient models that provide consistency in reporting. This Business Intelligence tool also enables a comprehensive analysis of the reported data and drives your organization’s growth.
- • Visualize real time dashboards and interactive reports
Unlock the power of your data, discover trends, and gain valuable insights. Customize your dashboards and reports to suit your specific needs, ensuring that data is presented in a way that makes sense to you and your team.
- • Share and collaborate
Collaboration is the key to success, and Power BI makes it easy to share important reports and dashboards securely with team members or external stakeholders. With real-time collaboration features, everyone has access to the latest data, ensuring that your entire team is aligned and informed.
- • Data Hub
Power BI serves as a centralized data hub as it collects and connects a broad range of data from more than 500 sources, including on-premise data, cloud services and databases. When linked to Microsoft Cloud App Security and Microsoft Information Protection, enterprise data receives an added layer of protection, ensuring superior security and compliance.
- • Real-time tracking
Stay on top of your business with Power BI’s real-time tracking capabilities. Access your data from anywhere, at any time, and track performance metrics in real-time.
- Power BI is available in 3 forms: Power BI Desktop (to create reports), Power BI Service (to view reports online) and Power BI Mobile Apps (to access dashboards on Windows, IOS and Android)
When completing basic tasks manually, many errors can occur, and one little mistake can disrupt the whole working process. Power Automate, previously known as Microsoft Flow, is the perfect cloud-based application for minimizing the human output and considerably reducing mistakes by delivering consistent results. You will no longer approach IT for help or use complex tools like SharePoint Designer, as you will be able to create workflows and quickly automate repetitive tasks with out-of-the-box templates.
Using this no-code solution will definitely make you wonder how you managed your activities without Power Automate before. This powerful flow engine enbles five types of flows to run:
- • Automated flow: The flow is activated by a certain action or event, for example when a SharePoint list is changed or someone mentions your company on social media, it sends a notification email.
- • Instant flow: With a simple click of a button, users cand manually initiate a flow on either mobile or desktop version of the app. It can be, for example, a reminder for the upcoming team meeting.
- • Programmed flow: The flow can be scheduled and independently run at a specific time.
- • Business process flow: The flow provides no-code guidance for users to complete specific actions without training, using visual indicators only.
- • UI flow: Suitable for automating repetitive tasks with the capabilities of Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
The smooth worlflow ocurrs across multiple applications because Power Automate includes over 300 connectors and uses data from Microsoft and non-Microsoft apps, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Twitter, and more.
With Power Apps you can build professional solutions starting from scratch, and with some help from the Copilot feature, it’s even easier to finish your app. Start by describing the app you want and AI will design it for you, or you can simply harness AI suggestions and build it your way.
Power Apps is not only about building web and mobile applications in a low-code mode, but also about security and GDPR compliance. If we’ve already convinced you to give it a try, let’s explore the three types of applications within Power Apps:
Canvas Apps
Using the drag and drop interface, a Canvas App is built from scratch. Start with your data sources, whether it’s SharePoint, CDS or Excel, or use a template, a sample app. A Canvas app it’s considered to be the ‘traditional’ app, but it’s very easy to create as it starts with a blank screen that can be customized as you desire. Last but not least, make sure that your application meets your needs and suites your requirements.
Model-Driven Apps
In a Model-Driven App, the creator has less customization options compared to a Canvas App. It is suitable for scenarios where the business logic is more complex. A Model-driven app is suitable for complex data models, sophisticated business processes and data related activities that need a proper management. You create the building blocks of your app, and Power Apps designs the look.
