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2. What are the Power Apps limitations?
Performance Limitations
- By default, you can retrieve only 500 items, which can be extended up to 2000, but performance decreases.
- Many functions are non-delegable, making it hard to query large datasets efficiently.
Development Limitations
- In Canvas apps, only one developer can work at a time. Multi-developer setup via GitHub requires extra effort.
- JavaScript cannot be integrated into Power Apps forms.
- There is no support for shared or reusable functions across apps.
- Debugging in Power Apps is complicated and less efficient compared to traditional coding platforms.
Integration & Features
- Works fine with SharePoint, but if using SQL as backend, the attachment control is disabled.
- Some integrations require custom connectors, which adds complexity.
- Offline functionality is restricted and not suitable for heavy offline scenarios.
- Limited support for various device sizes and screen orientations.
Licensing & Sharing Issues
- Licensing structure is complicated and confusing for many organizations.
- Many premium connectors require additional licensing, increasing costs.
- Difficult to share apps with external users due to license constraints.
Scalability & Enterprise Readiness
- Not Suitable for Complex Projects â Power Apps is not ideal for very large projects with complex business requirements.
- ALM Complexity â Application Lifecycle Management requires additional setup with Power Platform Build Tools.