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Tag: Power BI
Copilot in Action – Does it replace web search ?
In the last few months, I have been using with Copilot to help with writing code in Notebooks. And here are some of my findings: Copilot is good with basic code Result is not consistent. I got different answers to the same question... some times a better answer and sometimes not Since it is part … Continue reading Copilot in Action – Does it replace web search ?
Data Wrangler – Visual Editor for Notebooks
Are you new to writing PySpark code in Notebooks, do you need a code snippet to get you jump started or you are some one who likes a visual editor ? If yes, Data Wrangler is the tool you are looking for. Check out the video for more details. https://youtu.be/xxh_4ZIIf9M
Is Data Activator ready for Prime Time ?
I have been working with Data Activator for a few months now. I have seen it evolve (and it is evolving fast), but is it ready for Prime Time ? Check out this video where I share my thoughts: Walk through the functionality. Talk about the pros and cons. Features I would like to see … Continue reading Is Data Activator ready for Prime Time ?
Notebooks in Microsoft Fabric
Want to learn the ins and outs of using Notebook in Microsoft Fabric... you are in the right place. Check out the video where I talk about: Using Notebook across Lakehouses and Workspaces Configuring an environment In-line libraries Virtual tables And more... https://youtu.be/aaiiUyaj46k
Streak Analysis – From DAX to Reporting
If you are trying to manage customer or employee engagement, but have no quantitative understanding of impressions, engagements, and conversions, then you have zero grasp of your reach. If basics are covered, you should focus on the quality of the engagement. Streak Analysis could be very useful to understand patterns of engagement. Learn how to create the DAX calculations and use them in a report in this video.
Reboot and Restart
I know it's been a hot while since we have posted anything new on this platform and I am sorry. Life got too busy plus I was starting to feel that this blog was really not adding anything incremental to what was already happening in the Power BI / Microsoft Analytics blogosphere. Afterall, tons of new … Continue reading Reboot and Restart
What to Do When Calculation Groups Break Your Measures (PowerBI Tutorial)
Unfortunately, it does happen… You have just added a new calculation group/calculation item to your model and all of the sudden, some of the visuals on your report stop working. Usually, the main reason behind is some sort of invalid DAX in your calculation group. However, sometimes this might happen even if on a surface … Continue reading What to Do When Calculation Groups Break Your Measures (PowerBI Tutorial)
Taking another look at ALL() and ALLSELECTED() Functions
I have a video that takes another look at All() and AllSelected() functions. I start by talking about the flow of filters in the model. The direction of the arrow in the relationship between Fact and Dimension matters. With this background, I talk about using All() and AllSelected() function on Dimension table and compare it … Continue reading Taking another look at ALL() and ALLSELECTED() Functions
Why Microsoft Must Double Its Power BI Investment Now That Salesforce Bought Slack
Should Microsoft be worried that Salesforce has just acquired Slack? In my opinion – YES, in fact it should be so worried that it must double its investments in Power BI.
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