Use imperative development techniques for canvas apps in Power Apps

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Imperative development techniques can help you achieve the goal for your app. You learn about different development methods and different variables in Power Apps.

Learning objectives

This module explains how to:

  • Understand imperative vs. declarative development.
  • Understand the variables in Power Apps.
  • Understand when to utilize each of the three different types of variables.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of how to create a canvas app in Power Apps.