Session Abstract

Ever wanted to make your canvas app a little bit more flash? Tried implementing animations, only to find them laggy and cumbersome? It doesn’t have to be that way! Join me as we explore all the possibilities for adding smooth, engaging animations to your Canvas Apps. Whether you’re enhancing user interactions or creating visually stunning effects, animations can be both impactful and efficient when done right. You’ll Learn about: - Built-In Animations: Learn how to use transitions and effects out of the box. - Custom animations with HTML, SVG, and timers in PowerFX: Go beyond the basics! Dive into the logic of what’s enabling more advanced animations in low-code approaches - Code approach: Touch on integrating animations programmatically for fine-grained control using PCFs. - Practical Tips & Best Practices: Discover how to optimize animations for accessibility and performance without overwhelming your app. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to do it yourself and gain practical, reusable components ready for you to adapt and apply in your projects. Ready to take your apps to the next level? Let’s get started!

Note to event organizers

Target Audience - Level 200-300 (Intermediate/Experienced): Power Apps developers Preferred Session Duration: 45-90 minutes for comprehensive coverage, including Q&A. Approximate Presentation Plan: 1. Into the basics – what’s available out of the box, animations 2. Into the advanced – how to push what’s available using SVG, HTML, and timers 3. Into the code – understand real examples and how to optimize in given use cases 4. Into the pro-code – see what you can grasp outside the standard canva

Jan Chlebek

I’m a Microsoft-certified Power Platform Expert and Tech Lead at Clouds On Mars. My passion lies in transforming ideas into powerful, efficient solutions that maximize the potential of Microsoft Power Platform. Whether it’s simplifying complex workflows or building hyper-optimized applications, I’m always seeking smarter ways to get things done. I’m also deeply committed to empowering others. Through blogging, running workshops, and sharing resources like my technical interview question sets, I aim to make tech more accessible and help professionals grow. Teaching and mentoring aren’t just things I do - they’re at the heart of what drives me.

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