Do you want to do modern app development but you’re still on the mainframe? In this session April Dunnam is joined by Jim Dugan to discuss how to leverage the Power Platform to modernize mainframe development.

In this Video

00:00 - Introduction

00:37 - Jim Dugan, Microsoft

01:24 - Azure App Modernization with Power Apps

04:24 - Demo: Example bank application using a partner application

05:31 - Create a custom connector

06:33 - Callout to web service host

06:59 - Examples of main frame transactions

07:22 - Use web services for batch items

09:01 - Example of calculate loan feature

12:01 - Azure API management

13:11 - Resources

The Key Point on PowerApps

Microsoft Power Apps is a platform that allows users to build custom business applications for various purposes, such as data collection, automation, and integration with other business systems. Some of the features that might be considered cool or useful when working with Power Apps include:

1. Easy to use visual interface: Power Apps has a user-friendly interface that allows users to build apps using drag-and-drop elements and a range of pre-built templates.
2. Integration with other Microsoft tools: Power Apps integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products, such as Excel, SharePoint, and Dynamics 365, which can be useful for businesses that use these tools as part of their operations.
3. Customization options: Power Apps allows users to customize their apps to fit their specific needs and requirements, including adding custom formulas, functions, and logic to their apps.
4. Connectors to external data sources: Power Apps has a range of connectors that allow users to connect their apps to external data sources, such as databases, web services, and other business systems, which can be useful for data integration and automation purposes.
5. Collaboration and sharing: Power Apps allows users to share their apps with others, either through the Power Apps portal or by embedding the app in a web page or other application. This can be useful for team collaboration and sharing information with stakeholders.