Carike Botha

Chief Yapper

I’m Carike — South African Power Platformer, community regular, Power Platform enthusiast, and an unapologetic commentator on “there must be a smarter way to automate this” person. 😄
I spend my time building cool tech, organizing developer communities and events, talking about AI and Microsoft tech, and occasionally getting way too excited about mascots, dashboards, and cute aesthetics. When I’m offline, I’m probably eating good food, planning my next project, or convincing people automation is actually fun.

June 2, 2026

Power Apps Code Apps with Carike Botha [MVP]

In this episode of the M365 FM Podcast, Mirko Peters sits down with Carike Botha (MVP) to explore the evolution of Power Apps from traditional low-code development to the emerging world of pro-code applications. The discussion challenges the common assumption that low-code platforms eliminate the need for developers, showing instead how modern Power Platform solutions increasingly blend citizen development with professional software engineering. Carike explains how Power Apps has matured beyond simple forms and workflows, enabling developers to build scalable, maintainable, and enterprise-grade solutions. The conversation highlights the introduction of code-first capabilities, deeper integration with development tools, and the growing importance of software architecture, source control, testing, and governance within the Power Platform ecosystem. The episode also examines where low-code approaches excel and where pro-code techniques become essential. As organizations build more …

Guests: Mirko Peters , Carike Botha

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