Canvas App Development — Mastering Low-Code App Design
The Canvas App Development course by UPLYNK is a practical, instructor-led program focused on building responsive business applications using Microsoft Power Apps. Over five days you’ll design intuitive user interfaces, connect to enterprise data, write powerful logic using Power Fx, and automate processes using Power Automate. Through practical exercises and real-world use cases, you’ll learn how to design interfaces, connect data sources, implement logic using Power Fx, and deploy secure, scalable Canvas Apps.
Format: Instructor-led with labs
Course Introductions
Canvas App Fundamentals
Learn the Power Apps canvas interface, screens, controls and how to start building apps from templates and blank screens.
Controls & UI Design
Work with galleries, forms, media controls and design responsive layouts for desktop and mobile users.
Power Fx & App Logic
Master Power Fx: variables, collections, delegation-aware functions, Patch, Filter, LookUp, With and more.
Data & Automation
Connect to Dataverse, SharePoint and use Power Automate to add workflows, approvals and automation.
Testing & Optimization
Debug apps, handle delegation warnings, and optimize performance for large datasets.
Deployment & Governance
Publish apps, Versioning, and Enterprise governance best practices.
Day-wise Program (5 Days)
- Overview of Power Platform
- Understanding App types (Canvas vs Model-driven)
- Understanding Canvas Apps and use cases
- Connecting to data sources (SharePoint, Dataverse, Excel)
- Creating your first Canvas App
- Screens, galleries, forms and media controls
- Responsive layout patterns for mobile/desktop
- Navigation, patterns and UX best practices
- Hands-on: build a multi-screen business app
- Power Fx fundamentals: syntax, formulas, and evaluation
- Variables, context variables, and collections
- Important functions: If, Patch, Filter, LookUp, Concat, With
- Building validation, conditional UI, and reusable components
- Deep dive into Dataverse and delegation concepts
- Connecting to Dataverse, SharePoint and other sources
- Using Patch, Collect, and Update functions
- Form submissions, validations, and error handling
- Implementing automation using Power Automate
- Testing, debugging and performance tuning
- App publishing and sharing
- Version control and environment management
- End-to-end project walkthrough