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한국어Model-driven app
Concept
Power Apps app type generated from the Dataverse data model, with forms, views and business process flows laid out automatically.
Description
A model-driven app is one of the two app types in Power Apps. Instead of designing each screen by hand, the maker builds on the Dataverse data model, and the app is generated from it with forms, views and business process flows laid out automatically. This suits data-heavy business applications with many related tables, where consistency matters more than free layout.
The concept is related to Power Apps, the platform in which it is built, and to Dataverse, whose tables, relationships and security roles form its foundation. The counterpart is the canvas app, which starts from a free screen design. Choosing between them depends on the requirements, such as how much structure, security and governance an application needs.
Three M365.FM episodes are linked. "Canvas Apps vs Model-Driven Apps - Simply Explained" explains the differences between the two ways to build business applications. "SharePoint Lists vs Model-Driven Apps: Avoid Overbuilding" warns that model-driven apps lend enterprise credibility but that Dataverse brings licensing, security matrices, solution layers and governance overhead to problems that may only need a shared list and a few notifications. "Power Apps - Simply Explained" introduces Power Apps as a low-code platform for custom business applications without the complexity of traditional development.
Overview compiled with AI from M365.FM episodes and the facts on this page. You can improve it with the edit button below.
| Type | Concept |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Model-driven apps, Modellgesteuerte App |
| Documentation | learn.microsoft.com/power-apps/maker/model-driven-apps/model-driven-app-overview |
Articles about Model-driven app (10)
- Mastering Schema Design: The Foundation of Scalable Dataverse Models
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back, data architects and Power Platform developers! If you have ever watched your gorgeous model-driven app grind to a halt as soon as production data roll… - Unlocking Real-Time Insights: How Embedded Analytics Transforms Dynamics 365
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the podcast blog! If you are tired of jumping between a dozen open browser tabs, exporting clunky data spreadsheets just to check basic sales figure… - Why Canvas Apps Are Dead and How Generative Pages Win
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the podcast blog! If you have been listening to our latest episodes, you know we spend a lot of time breaking down the massive shifts happening acro… - From Low-Code to Pro-Code: A Guide to Power Apps Code Apps
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the podcast blog, where we expand on the conversations we have on the air and dive deeper into the tools shaping the modern digital workplace. If yo… - Choosing Your First Power App: Canvas vs. Model-Driven
· Mirko Peters
Navigating the Microsoft Power Apps ecosystem can be overwhelming for beginners. Whether you are an accidental developer looking to automate a team task or an IT pr… - Canvas Apps vs. Model-Driven Apps: Choosing the Right Development Model
· Mirko Peters
When embarking on a low-code journey within the Microsoft Power Platform, one of the most critical architectural decisions you will make is choosing between a Canva… - Supercharge Your Apps with Power Automate and Power BI Integration
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Welcome to our deep dive into taking your Microsoft Power Platform solutions to the next level. If you have been following our podcast journey, you know we love exp… - Mastering Service Principals and Agent Pools for Power Platform CI/CD
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back, cloud builders and automation architects! If you have ever spent a late-night release window frantically zipping up solutions, wondering who made unau… - Scaling Beyond Screens and Buttons: The Power of Advanced Power Apps Components
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the blog! If you have ever built a Power Apps solution that technically worked but felt clunky, unscalable, or an absolute nightmare to maintain ove… - Model-Driven Apps or SharePoint Lists Which Fits Best
· Mirko Peters
Model-Driven Apps offer advanced customization and governance, while SharePoint Lists fit simple tracking. Choose based on your business process needs.
Related to
- Power Apps · Product
- Dataverse · Product
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Sources
- Documentation: learn.microsoft.com/power-apps/maker/model-driven-apps/model-driven-app-overview
- Articles on this topic: 10
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