Understanding client requirements

In most cases, the underlying motivation to build a Power App is to satisfy some sort of need. Whether this is developing an app for a small team to update a simple list of data to an enterprise-wide application, every project is going to have one or more end users. As a result, clearly understanding the intended purpose, the audience, available data sources, and other factors will contribute to either a successful project or one that ends up sitting on a shelf collecting dust.

Building Power Apps can be a fun and exciting endeavor. It is not uncommon for anxious developers to jump in and begin building out the application prior to fully understanding client needs. It may also be that the developer just presumes they know what the client wants. Another situation may be that work begins on development, yet the developer does not fully understand the overall processes, requirements, or data. This section will cover all those key elements for understanding...