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Power Apps Newbie
Hello all.
Question for you. I am a Power Apps newbie who is learning how to build applications. My question is can I build basic mobile canvas app without learning Dynamics 365? I guess the bigger question is what does Dynamics 365 bring to the solution and can I make an effective solution without it?
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Yes, you can build a basic mobile canvas app in Power Apps without learning Dynamics 365. Dynamics 365 is optional; it only becomes relevant if your solution needs to integrate with its CRM/ERP capabilities.
Power Apps Canvas Apps Without Dynamics 365
• Canvas apps are designed to let you build applications from scratch using drag-and-drop controls.
• You can connect them to common data sources like:
o SharePoint lists
o Excel files
o SQL databases
o Microsoft Dataverse
o REST APIs via custom connectorsMost common use case:
SharePoint Online + Power Apps
