Data on its own is only stored intent, it is not execution. In this deep dive, Mirko Peters explains why many Power Platform projects stall and how to move from clean data tables to actual business outcomes by focusing on human interaction.

Learn how to decide between Canvas and Model-driven apps based on operating behavior rather than just technical preference. We look at the Contoso case study to see how a simple vacation request process can be transformed by reducing friction at the front door while maintaining structural integrity in Dataverse. This video breaks down why the first app you build is actually a business interface that shapes adoption, licensing, and governance for the entire organization.

Key insights include:

🚀 The difference between stored data and enacted processes
🚀 Why the first app is a business interface, not a feature demo
🚀 How to choose between Canvas (interaction-first) and Model-driven (structure-first)
🚀 Avoiding the common traps of licensing and environment sprawl
🚀 Scoping your first release to ensure immediate business impact
🚀 Why a boring app is often the most trusted and successful one

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: Why data isn't enough
4:30 The gap between storage and execution
8:15 Why first apps are business interfaces
12:40 Identifying the human vs system job
16:50 Why most first apps fail before opening
21:20 The hidden trap of licensing and environments
25:45 Defining the problem in operating terms
30:10 Mapping the vacation request process
34:45 The architectural fork: Canvas vs Model-driven
39:20 When to choose Canvas apps
44:15 When to choose Model-driven apps
49:30 The Contoso decision: Two experiences
54:10 Scoping your first release like an architect
58:50 Designing for the employee experience
1:03:20 Walkthrough of the first screen
1:07:50 What Dataverse does under the hood
1:12:30 The business impact of a boring app
1:16:45 Why the app only solves half the problem

If you want to turn your technology into a force multiplier for your business, make sure to subscribe for the next episode where we dive into automation and orchestration.

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