PowerApps trendy but limited
Overall Satisfaction with PowerApps
PowerApps is being used on mobile devices to simplify the recording of reading staff need to make. As an aero-medical retrieval specialist, we are moving COVID patients, as a result our crews must report their temperature and symptoms twice daily. The app allowed the crew to log data without having to call into a central desk to log results.
Pros
- Deploy to mobile.
- Create a great looking UI.
- Handles updates well.
Cons
- Programming model is unique and requires a total rethink for developers
- Limitations to leverage SQL Server. Delegation limitations with Sharepoint.
- This is a window for data, not suited to data manipulation in the app
- The ability to deliver and capture information via mobile is significant.
- Business productivity is likely to be good but developer productivity may be an issue
- Cost for Premium is an issue.
I have extensive experience with another low code platform, K2 and it's SmartForms. SmartForms have their own challenges but allow the developer to extend the operation of a form as needed. In addition, their vNext version promises to greatly enhance the developer and designer's ability to customize the platform, while still enabling the citizen developer.
Do you think Power Apps delivers good value for the price?
Not sure
Are you happy with Power Apps's feature set?
No
Did Power Apps live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Power Apps go as expected?
No
Would you buy Power Apps again?
Yes
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