Microsoft Power Platform Conference Recap: The Future Is AI-Generated Code

At the recent Power Platform Conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft didn’t just preview new features. They signaled a seismic shift. Low-code is no longer the future — AI-generated code is.

For years, low-code platforms promised simplicity and accessibility. That promise has evolved. Today, app creation is no longer about dragging and dropping. It’s about prompting and generating. AI is now the engine behind every modern Power Platform experience.

The New Spectrum of App Creation

App development now spans a continuum. On one end, fully AI-generated experiences. On the other hand, pro-code environments accelerated by AI. In between, hybrid tools that blend prompt-driven creation with manual flexibility.

Here’s how the current Power Platform lineup maps to this new reality:

Tool	Status	Experience	App Type	Data Access	Coding Flexibility
App Builder	Frontier Program	Single Page	Copilot-Driven	SharePoint Only	No Code Editing
Gen Pages	GA	Single Page	Dataverse Apps	Dataverse/SharePoint/SQL/Some Azure	Limited Code Editing
Code Agent	Early Access	Multipage	Code App	Dataverse	Limited Code Editing
Code Apps	Preview	Multipage	Code App	All Connectors	Full Code Editing

These tools aren’t just upgrades. They’re a redefinition of how apps are built. React is now the default architecture. Whether you’re creating a simple form or a complex enterprise solution, the code is AI-generated, React-native, and ready for scale.

Agents Are the New Builders

Microsoft’s agent ecosystem is reshaping development:

• Insight Agents: Summarize dashboards, explain trends, and generate briefings from live data in tools like Power BI.

• Workflow Agent: Set up flows with simple prompts. Define instructions, actions, and connections in seconds.

• Productivity Copilots: Draft content, interpret documents, and suggest actions inside Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Dynamics.

• Governance & Evaluation Agents: Ensure quality and compliance by checking accuracy, safety, and reliability, while surfacing oversight metrics.

• Autonomous & Self-Hosted Agents: Run on self-managed infrastructure using open-source models for full control over cost and privacy.

These agents don’t just assist. They co-create. They interpret intent, generate code, and optimize logic in real time.

Copilot Pricing: Credits Over Messages

Copilot is shifting to a credit-based pricing model. Features within the studio now carry associated credit costs. For some, this will create challenges in accurately estimating project costs and usage. Microsoft encourages makers to use the Estimator, go here to view, to plan, and help understand spending for each agent. 

Real-World Demos: From NASA to Network Ops

The conference showcased stunning use cases:

• A solar system map tracking NASA missions via Gen Pages

• A nationwide outage dashboard for Lumen built with Code Agent

These weren’t just prototypes. They were proof that AI-generated code can handle real complexity, scale, and performance.

What This Means for RedCloud

RedCloud thrives on anticipating what’s next. This is one of those moments. The future of app development is no longer low-code. It’s AI-generated, React-native, and agent-powered.

For clients, this means faster delivery, smarter automation, and scalable architecture. For RedCloud, it’s a chance to lead the charge — architecting solutions that blend human creativity with machine precision.

Low-code is dead. The future is already here.

Ready to build smarter?

Contact RedCloud’s Data & AI practice to learn how we can help you harness AI-generated development, build and deploy Agents, optimize your Power Platform strategy, and future-proof your digital ecosystem.