Architecture

If you’re still typing string values like "Primary", "Center", or "Bold" into your Power Apps formulas, you’re working with “technical debt” by design. With the latest ** 2026 Modern Control updates**, Power Apps has officially shifted toward Typed Enums. This isn’t just a UI change, it’s a fundamental shift toward robust app architecture. The Problem with “Loose Strings” In classic Power Apps, we used patterns like: Button1.Appearance = "Primary" As an architect, here is why this is brittle: ...

If you’ve logged into Power Apps recently looking for the classic “Expense Reimbursement” or “Budget Tracking” templates to study their UI or logic, you might have noticed a glaring change: The Template Gallery as we knew it is gone. As of March 2026, Microsoft has pivoted away from standalone “starter apps” in favor of more robust, enterprise-grade deployment methods. If you are an architect or a developer trying to find these learning resources, here is the new map. ...

In the modern enterprise landscape, Perceived Performance is as critical as actual execution speed. As we scale Power Platform solutions to thousands of users, the traditional “loading spinner” often fails to provide the seamless experience users expect from world-class SaaS products. To address this, I developed PowerShimmer Ultra-Light—a PCF (Power Apps Control Framework) component designed to bridge the gap between heavy data-loading states and high-fidelity user interfaces. The Problem: The “Loading” Friction Standard loading indicators in Power Apps (spinners or progress bars) often create a “stop-and-go” psychological effect. Users perceive the app as “broken” or “stuck” when a screen is completely blank during a ClearCollect or Filter operation. ...