React VS Power Apps: Battle Royale - Which Framework Reigns Supreme?

I partnered with Microsoft Canada on this video to do something a little different. I’ve been wanting to build the same app in both React and Power Apps – and I’ve finally done it!

More about React and Power Apps

React and Power Apps are two of the most popular frameworks for developing web and mobile applications. React is a JavaScript library developed by Facebook, while Power Apps is a low-code platform from Microsoft. Both frameworks provide powerful tools to create complex user interfaces with minimal effort.

The battle between React and Power Apps has been raging for some time now, with developers debating which framework reigns supreme in terms of features, ease of use and scalability. On one hand, React provides developers with more freedom as it allows them to customize their code according to their needs. On the other hand, Power Apps simplifies development by providing drag-and-drop components that make it easier for even non-programmers to build apps quickly without writing any code at all.

Ultimately, the decision on which framework best suits your needs depends entirely on what you are trying to achieve with your application. If you need flexibility or if you have lots of coding experience then React may be the better choice whereas if speed and simplicity are important then PowerApps is likely going to be more suitable option for you.

More links on about Power Platform/Power Apps

• PowerApps vs React - TrustRadius

  PowerApps is a low code / rapid application development product from Microsoft that allows users to quickly build apps. $10. per user per app per month. React.

• React controls & platform libraries (Preview) - Power Apps

  Oct 18, 2022 — When you use React and platform libraries, you are using the same infrastructure used by the Power Apps platform.