To get the most out of this book

Before diving into building solutions with Power Apps, you are going to need a Microsoft 365 subscription.

You might have one already from your organization, but if you want to have a playground to build apps, I’m going to give you two suggestions:

• Microsoft 365 Developer Program

This program allows you to have a Microsoft 365 subscription with many features available: 25 E5 user licenses, apps such as SharePoint, learning resources, and more. It’s the perfect sandbox environment to create your apps, not only to build Power Apps but also to learn other technologies from the whole Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This subscription renews automatically every three months as long as you actively use it.

To get more information, please refer to https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/dev-program.

• Power Apps Developer Plan

This option is ideal if you want a more focused approach to the Power Platform. It offers a free environment for individual use with the same advantages as a paid plan, including premium connectors. However, some restrictions exist, such as app sharing and the need for a Microsoft organizational account.

This subscription has no renewal process; it’s perpetual. For more information, please visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-apps/free.