PowerApps for Teams Application Creation Using Dataverse

Overview

• Focus on creating a PowerApps for Teams application with Dataverse for Teams as the data source.
• Comparison with full version of Dataverse.

Accessing PowerApps in Teams

• Open Teams, search for PowerApps application.
• Interface Features:
  • Create new apps.
  • View recently created apps.
  • Access different teams associated with applications.

Application Components

• Example: MWS Demo Team.
• Components include Dataverse for Teams tables and PowerApps canvas application.
• Creating New Tables:
  • Click "Create New Table" to customize tables as needed.
• Editing Existing Tables:
  • Click "Edit Table" to modify existing tables (e.g., add new columns).
  • Limited advanced data types compared to full Dataverse version.

Limitations of Dataverse for Teams

• Lacks advanced features like:
  • Security at record/field level.
  • Auditing at field level.
• Suitable for small, productivity applications.

Screen and Control Features

• Same screens as in full Dataverse application.
• Limited control types available.
  • Common controls such as forms, galleries, and tables are included.

Filtering and Functionality

• Functions and filters are similar to those in full Dataverse.
  • No delegation warnings for filters applied in Dataverse for Teams.
• Types of Filters:
  • Numeric, date, text filters work the same way as in full version.
  • Ability to apply date filters directly without extra calculated fields required.

Capacity and Environment Considerations

• Dataverse for Teams has:
  • Capacity: Up to 2GB or 1 million records.
• Full Dataverse: Up to 4TB of content.
• Each Microsoft Teams creates a corresponding environment.
• Administrators can manage environments through the Power Platform administration portal.

Upgrading to Full Dataverse

• Possible to upgrade Dataverse for Teams databases to premium versions for additional features/capabilities.
• Useful for scaling applications as user demand increases.

Documentation and Feature Comparison

• Review documentation for differences between Dataverse for Teams and full Dataverse.
  • Advanced data types, business intelligence capabilities, and security features are more robust in full Dataverse.

Conclusion

• Dataverse for Teams is ideal for citizen developers for quick solutions.
• For complex or critical applications, consider upgrading to full Dataverse.

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