As a brief introduction, PowerApps is an open-source software stack that enables developers to quickly create cross-platform mobile applications and facilitates app testing from the browser/internet browser. The goal of the project is to provide a set of standardized building blocks and programming language that empower developers and users to quickly and easily create, share and debug mobile software solutions. The platform allows for easy application deployment to IOS and Android platforms. Some examples of the tools included in the core build tools are:
An example of one tool that can be used with the PowerApps platform is the Data Source Designer. This popular development tool enables a designer to create a custom data source that can interface with the PowerApps platform. The data source can be used to store application states, user data, or both. The designer can easily create a wire frame in Excel for a more descriptive look. Once a wire frame is generated, it can be imported into PowerApps to create a design for the app.
PowerApps also has a feature that allows you to convert your data source references into XML so that they can be sent to PowerApps and they can import them into the application. This makes creating and deploying your application easier and more streamlined. All that is needed from you is a graphic of your application, data source, and a QR code which are displayed on your application's screen. With these three simple and easy steps you are well on your way to app store success.