Power Apps Variables: Global vs. Context and what you need to know

by HubSite 365 about Shane Young [MVP]

SharePoint & PowerApps MVP - SharePoint, O365, Flow, Power Apps consulting & Training

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Do you want to learn how to use Power Apps variables properly? Do you have no idea what a Global Variable is or a Context Variable?

Shane “Can you use variables but sometimes get really confused why you can't make it blank or why you are seeing weird errors? Then this is the video for you. In this video, you will learn all about PowerApps variables, the differences, the performance considerations, troubleshooting, and how to update them throughout your app. All things Power Apps variables now in one updated video.”

Power Apps Variables
Creating your first Power Apps Variable, a global variable, using the Set function
Creating a context variable in Power Apps using the UpdateContext Power FX function
Naming your variables to avoid confusion. How I do it vs. how most other people do it.
Creating multiple variables in PowerApps and how it is different with context vs. global variables
PowerApps Variables can be self referencing
You cannot mismatch your variable data types Error Incompatible Type
Setting a variable to blank
Finding and replacing variables in your app

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