Connecting Power Apps to Web APIs with Custom Connectors

Modern business solutions require seamless communication between custom applications and external data sources. If you want to expand the capabilities of your low-code apps beyond standard data sources, understanding how to interact with web APIs is essential. This text-only course guides you through the foundational concepts of web APIs and teaches you how to build custom connectors for Power Apps. You will learn to read API documentation, structure requests, handle authentication, and map data payloads to make your apps truly dynamic and interconnected. What you'll learn: Understand core web API concepts, including REST, HTTP methods, and JSON payloads; Build custom connectors using OpenAPI definitions to bridge your apps with external services; Configure secure authentication methods such as API keys and OAuth 2.0 flows; Integrate API management tools to streamline and secure your data connections; Apply Power Fx formulas to send requests and handle API responses directly within your app interfaces; Test and troubleshoot your custom connectors using built-in testing tools. The course starts with essential definitions of APIs and web communication before guiding you step-by-step through connector creation, authentication setup, and practical application integration. Designed for beginner app creators and low-code developers, this course requires no prior API development experience. Read through our structured guides and start extending your application capabilities today.