Markus F. | Stay Current or Get Blocked: Smarter Version Control for Canvas Apps
Details
One of the biggest challenges with Canvas Apps is ensuring users are always running the latest version. Outdated apps can lead to errors, missing features, or wasted time troubleshooting issues that have already been fixed. Manually reminding users to refresh or update isn’t sustainable—so how do you take control and make sure no one gets left behind?
Bullets of What Will Be Covered:
How Canvas Apps handle versioning and why outdated versions cause issues
Building version checks directly into your apps
Using variables and configuration lists to control update logic
User-friendly prompts and automated refresh mechanisms
Best practices to keep updates seamless and non-intrusive
What Can the Audience Expect to Leave With?
By joining this session, attendees will walk away with a clear strategy for managing Canvas App versions. You’ll know exactly how to implement checks, display prompts, and enforce updates—ensuring everyone uses the most recent version every time.
Products
Power Apps (Canvas Apps), SharePoint or Dataverse (optional for configuration storage)