Save as Draft in Power Apps

Discover the essential guide to implementing the "Save as Draft" feature in Power Apps, a game-changer for users dealing with multi-screen forms and applications that require data input over multiple sessions. This video, presented by Power Apps expert Shane Young, dives deep into the mechanics of creating a flexible and user-friendly save as draft functionality in your Power Apps solutions.

What You Will Learn:
Understanding the Basics: Get started with the fundamentals of the Save as Draft feature in Power Apps, understanding why it's crucial for enhancing user experience.
Step-by-Step Guide: Follow a detailed walkthrough on setting up the Save as Draft functionality, including insights into data handling, user interface considerations, and backend setup.
Practical Example: Dive into a practical example with an inspection app, learning how to allow users to pause their input process, save their progress as a draft, and resume work seamlessly.
Technical Deep Dive: Explore the technical aspects of implementing Save as Draft, including data storage, form manipulation, and navigating between screens while maintaining draft state.
Tips and Tricks: Gain valuable tips and best practices for optimizing your Power Apps for better performance, usability, and user retention with the Save as Draft feature.
Why Watch This Video?

Enhance User Experience: Learn how to make your Power Apps more user-friendly and flexible by allowing users to save their progress and return to it at their convenience.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from Shane's expertise and experience in Power Apps development, ensuring you get reliable and professional advice.
Improve App Quality: Implementing Save as Draft correctly can significantly improve the quality and user satisfaction of your Power Apps. Discover how to do it right!

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0:00 Save as draft in Power Apps
0:44 Demo app
2:45 Start building the app
4:10 Create the record with Patch
15:13 Setting the field defaults with the record
19:25 Handling back buttons
22:23 Edit Drafts vs View

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