Secondary Title: A Case Study of Project Siena and Project Kratos Delve with me into the ins and outs of the citizen development tools from the 2010s during the live demo and discover what lessons we can learn from it for the future. Over the past 25 years, low-code/no-code platforms have radically transformed the way applications are built and deployed. At the forefront of this revolution is Microsoft’s Power Platform (Gartner® Magic Quadrant™), which has democratized app development, enabling both developers and non-developers to create powerful applications without deep programming expertise. This presentation explores the evolution of Canvas Apps and Microsoft’s low-code offerings, beginning with Project Siena in the 2010s, and tracing its development into today’s robust Power Platform ecosystem.

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!

Unlock the next level of business intelligence by integrating application workflows using write-back capabilities, enabling seamless data entry and powerful interactions directly within the dashboards. Learn about technical implementation, licensing considerations, and potential use cases of writebacks, all including implementation snippets. The session incorporates insights from market research on existing writeback solutions. Participants will gain an understanding of leading writeback solutions such as Insightsoftware's Power ON and Inforiver’s Writeback, learning about their pricing models, key features, and how they compare to custom implementations using Microsoft’s Power Apps, Power Automate, or Translytical Workflows. By addressing the strengths and limitations of these solutions, the workshop equips attendees with the tools to assess and implement the right approach for their organization.