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Power Apps (Part 1 )

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Power Apps is such a platform where we can create and manage our apps and data and can connect to different data sources.Before more telling about Power Apps , first of all i will discuss when and why we use power apps instead of custom apps

Difference between Power Apps and Custom App

When We Should Power Apps

1.Clear and Simple Requirements
Power Apps are supposed not to manage complex requirements
2. Low Number of users
Power Apps handle limited number of users (team etc)
3. No SEO Needs
When we don't need SEO of our apps then we will use power apps instead of custom apps
4. Low Budget
When We can not afford any Developer and don't have a high budget then we will use power apps
5. No Need for updates
When our apps don't need any updates in the apps then we will go with Power Apps

When We Should Custom Apps

1.Complex Requirements
Custom Apps are supposed to manage complex requirements
2. High Number of users
Custom Apps can handle unlimited number of users
3. SEO Needs
Custom apps support SEO
4. High Budget
For developing custom apps, high budget require (for purchasing database, pay to developers etc )
5. App Maintenance
Custom Apps support app maintenance

You can simply see difference between power apps and custom apps through this diagram

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Conclusion

When we have simple requirements, low budget, no need of updates, no need of SEO and also have limited number of Users then we will use Power Apps instead of Custom Apps

in the Next Part we will discuss more about Power Apps

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