This is a new Power Apps feature Microsoft just announced: We can now view and use the source code, in readable YAML and Power Fx format right inside of Power Apps Studio now (currently in public preview). With this new feature, we can copy and paste YAML code, which is the underlying format of our canvas apps in Power Apps.
Just imagine what this opens us up to do now:
1️⃣ With this copy code feature, you can paste it to a text or to a code editor like VS Code to do some edits. Then, you can paste it back to Power Apps Studio to create a new control.
2️⃣ Think about sharing code snippets with others.
3️⃣ Copy screen and control code from one app, and paste it into another app!
We'll explore this in more detail in the video.
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00:00 Introduction to Power Apps Code View
- Introducing the new Code View feature in Power Apps Studio.
- Highlights the excitement over this new feature surpassing previous updates like name formulas and user-defined functions.
01:19 ️ Exploring YAML Code Structure
- Demonstrates accessing and navigating the YAML code for controls in Power Apps.
- Shows how to view and interpret YAML properties such as X and Y coordinates, essential for control customization.
03:08 Benefits of Copying Code Snippets
- Illustrates how to copy code snippets from one control to another within Power Apps.
- Discusses the practical applications of copying YAML code for reuse and sharing among different app components.
06:50 Viewing and Manipulating Entire Screen YAML
- Shows how to access and modify YAML code for entire screens in Power Apps.
- Highlights the capability to manage multiple controls and their configurations within screen YAML.
09:20 Preview State and Future Developments
- Discusses the current preview status of the Code View feature in Power Apps.
- Mentions upcoming enhancements like editable YAML editing and advanced customization options.
13:30 ️ Integration with External Code Editors
- Explores using external code editors like VS Code for editing copied YAML code.
- Highlights potential future extensions and tool integrations for enhanced development workflows.
23:15 ️ Creation of environments and community feedback
- Discussion on creating environments with new features.
- Community feedback on the usefulness for documenting control setups.
- Importance of control and flexibility in software development.
24:08 ️ Managing complex layouts and invisible containers
- Challenges with managing complex layouts in Power Apps.
- Benefits of accessing properties easily with YAML code view.
- Use cases for managing invisible containers and interacting with layered controls.
25:34 Customizing galleries and interface interactions
- Demonstrating customization of galleries using YAML code.
- Interface enhancements through color and template adjustments.
- Managing interactions and interface components more efficiently.
26:35 UX/UI improvements and user interface adjustments
- Changes in UX/UI elements like navigation bars.
- Exploring the impact of UI adjustments on user experience.
- Addressing challenges with interface elements overlapping.
28:00 Future enhancements and integration possibilities
- Excitement around upcoming features for code-first developers.
- Integration possibilities for collaborative programming efforts.
- Speculation on future enhancements and Microsoft Build updates.
29:22 Documentation and feature exploration
- Accessing detailed documentation and resources for new features.
- Future potential for editing directly within Power Apps Studio.
- Emphasis on transparency and software project management.
30:58 Functionality insights and usability tips
- Detailed exploration of functionality insights with Power FX.
- Usability tips for turning on preview features like the Power FX formula bar.
- Enhancing usability through advanced functionality insights.
32:41 Limitations and current constraints
- Discussion on limitations such as no code view for app objects.
- Workarounds using external tools like Power Apps Soapa.
- Managing known limitations in current feature sets.
35:19 Community engagement and content sharing
- Encouraging community engagement through content sharing platforms.
- Subscription-based access to exclusive content and resources.
- Plans for expanding community contributions and template updates.