Power Apps Code Apps + Github Copilot | Full Setup Guide with React and CLI

Want to start building Power Apps using real code instead of just drag-and-drop? In this video, I walk you step-by-step through setting up Power Apps Code Apps + GitHub Copilot the right way. If you're a developer moving from canvas apps to code apps Power Apps, or a SPFx React developer exploring Power Apps Code Apps, this installation guide is your starting point. ✔️ What are Power Apps Code Apps and how they differ from canvas apps ✔️ When to use Power Apps vs Power Apps Code Apps ✔️ Installing Visual Studio Code ✔️ Installing NodeJS version 22 (required version explained) ✔️ Installing Power Platform CLI via Power Platform Tools ✔️ Enabling Power Apps Code Apps in Admin Center ✔️ Creating your first React-based Power Apps Code project ✔️ Project structure explained (App.tsx, config.json, package.json) ✔️ Authenticating with pac auth create ✔️ Understanding powerapp.config.json (the heart of your project) Power Apps Code Apps are built on React, giving you proper folder structure, source control, branching, and scalable architecture perfect for large, growing applications. In the next video, we’ll connect this to SharePoint and explore data operations inside Power Apps Code Apps. If this video helped you: ✔️ Like the video ✔️ Subscribe for advanced Power Apps Code tutorials ✔️ Share with your developer friends ✔️ Comment if you faced any NodeJS or CLI issues 💖 Sharing Is Caring