In the previous chapter, we started working with data in our PowerApp. However, all the data was stored locally in the PowerApp. Being able to use/access internal storage is the key to having a performant PowerApp; however, to make a truly powerful app, we need to be able to interact with data that's stored in an external data source. The mechanisms that unlock this data and make it available in PowerApps are known as connectors.

Connectors are one of the most important elements of PowerApp development as they allow the app to consume data and services from a huge number of sources. When we talk about development, we talk about the ability to reuse code so that we don't have to develop the same thing every single time. Using connectors effectively allows us to achieve this, but in a way that is very easy to use by both developers and non-developers...