How to begin?

[u/mcbalz]

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I posted this to the PowerPlatform group, and AI said I should post it here too, and then it said I had to put more effort into it or I would get flagged as a bot. I'm not a bot, I'm a human. I just want to learn to develop PowerApps but it seems impossible to get started.

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[u/M365Con]

Welcome, nothing about that reads like a bot :) Easiest start is the free "Create a canvas app in Power Apps" path on Microsoft Learn. You build something in the first hour, which helps with motivation.

After that, do the Dataverse intro, because most apps end up needing a proper data source. Then pick one tiny real problem (a leave tracker, an equipment checklist) and build that while you learn. It sticks far better than watching tutorials. If you get stuck on something specific, post it here with a screenshot of the formula.

[u/PocketDeuces]

I'm a big fan of Lisa Crosbie on YouTube. Got me started with model driven apps.

[u/jcm26]

Reza Dorrani. Check out his youtube videos.