This feature in Power Apps enables the retrieval of a specific record from a data source based on a specified condition. For instance, one might use it to find a customer’s details from a ‘Customers’ table where the ‘CustomerID’ matches a particular value. The output is a single record that satisfies the criteria.
Its significance lies in its ability to create dynamic and responsive applications. By efficiently retrieving relevant data, this feature reduces the need for extensive data loading, thereby improving app performance and user experience. Historically, developers relied on more complex filtering and iteration methods to achieve similar results, making this a streamlined and efficient alternative.