MC1138787 – Microsoft Dataverse – Test Power Apps with the test engine (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Platform

Platform:

Developer, Online, World tenant

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Change type:

New feature

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Details:

We are announcing the ability for makers and professional developers to test Power Apps with the test engine in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach general availability on September 10, 2025.

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Created:
2025-08-21

updated:
2025-08-21

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Direct effects for Operations**

Integration Issues
If the test engine is implemented without proper preparation, developers may face integration issues with existing applications, leading to potential downtime or functionality loss.
   - roles: Developers, IT Support
   - references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/developer/data-platform/test-engine, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/announcing-the-new-power-apps-test-engine/

User Experience Degradation
Unprepared changes may lead to unexpected bugs in the applications being tested, resulting in a degraded user experience for end-users.
   - roles: End Users, Quality Assurance
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/28/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-software-development/?sh=4c1c1e1e7c3b, https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2018/01/ux-design-process/

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