Fusion Development: Building Apps with Low-Code and Custom APIs

Modern business demands rapid software delivery, but traditional development pipelines often face bottlenecks. Fusion development solves this by uniting professional developers with citizen developers to build powerful applications in record time. In this text-based course, you will learn how to bridge the gap between low-code platforms and custom backend code. You will discover how to build, secure, and export custom APIs that empower citizen developers to build feature-rich Power Apps. By understanding the lifecycle of a fusion development team, you will learn to scale business solutions efficiently without sacrificing code quality or security. What you'll learn: Understand the roles and workflow of a collaborative fusion development team; Build custom backend services using ASP.NET Core web APIs; Configure Azure API Management to publish and manage APIs for low-code consumption; Create custom connectors that expose professional-grade APIs directly to Power Apps; Apply modern API security practices like token-based authentication; Design clear OpenAPI specifications to ensure seamless integration between systems. The course begins with foundational concepts of low-code development and the fusion team lifecycle. You will then progress through step-by-step written guides on building APIs, managing them in the cloud, and integrating them directly into business applications. This course is designed for professional developers looking to enable low-code teams, as well as aspiring technical architects wanting to understand modern enterprise integration. No prior experience with low-code platforms is required. Start reading today to unlock the power of collaborative app development.