Code Apps - Office Hours January 2026 Highlights - Part 2
Latest News
The lates news is that solution packager support and auto-saving to preferred solutions are now live and available via the latest PAC CLI.Also, the platform is rolling out mandatory enforcement for Content Security Policies (CSP), managed via the Power Platform Admin Centre (PPAC).
- Beyond GA, the next set of planned developments are:
- New NPM CLI: A transition to a dedicated NPM CLI will remove the current dependency on the PAC CLI.
- Expanded Dataverse Support: March will see the introduction of advanced operations, including Actions, Functions, and FetchXML.
- Sovereign Cloud & Integration: Support for Government Clouds (GCC) is expected in March, alongside upcoming capabilities to invoke Power Automate flows and Copilot Studio agents.
Technical Questions and Answers
There were some interesting questions from attendees. Here's a summary of the questions answered.Will we able to integrate a code apps in a MDA in the near future without having to use an Iframe?
Native integration into Model-driven apps is not on the short-term roadmap. The team is gathering use cases: but this feature is currently in the long-term backlog without a predictable ETA.
What is the recommended way to manage connection references and will code apps support environment variables?
Environment variables are in the short-term backlog for March. In the interim, developers should use a Dataverse table to store configuration settings.
How can we fix issues with the Office365Outlook connector?
There are reported issues with the Outlook connector where it's impossible to create an event using the predefined class. A fix for this should be released next week. Installing the latest PAC CLI, re-adding the connector should generate teh service files to resolve this.
Will future licensing for Code apps remain linked to the premium license? Will there be different tiers or different charges for GCC?
For the foreseeable future, Code Apps will require a premium license.
With Code Apps, are there limitations on memory, storage, or execution time?
The platform does not enforce specific limits on execution time or storage. Constraints such as the JavaScript heap size are governed by the user's browser.
Is a How-To Guide planned for linking Copilot Agents to Code apps?
Developers can currently use the Microsoft Copilot Studio connector. The instructions are here: - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/connectors/microsoftcopilotstudio/#actions.There is also a task in the roadmap to simplify invoking agents from code apps.
When should I use a PCF component versus a full Code App?
Use Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) controls for specific widgets or UI elements within existing apps. Use code apps when you require full control over the DOM: the application lifecycle: and a bespoke React or Vue experience.
Are there plans to extend SharePoint Forms integration to support Code Apps?
There are no plans to enable support for building SharePoint Integrated forms with Code Apps.
Is there a way to work with the services in a dynamic/generic way ('late binding' way)?
No. The closest current workaround is to use a Dataverse table to store configuration settings.
Is there a way to hide the navbar via the SDK so that we can enforce it in the code without reloading the page?
Hiding the navbar via the SDK is a feature that the team are keen to implement.
Are other technologies like Blazor or .NET being considered in the roadmap?
The Javascript/React platform is the focus of the team. There are no plans in the roadmap to support .NET or other platforms.
Will we have a free pricing tier for basic CRUD operations, like a SharePoint list?
There are no plans for a free pricing tier, or a reduced tier for SharePoint connectivity.
