Explicit Measures Podcast

282: Power BI Year in Review - 2023 Edition

Jan 4, 2024

The hosts reflect on Power BI features in 2023 and discuss their impact. They explore the need for additional training and the significance of Microsoft Fabric. They discuss color customization in apps, the introduction of the PBIP format, and differences between PBIP and PBIR file formats. They highlight efforts to make Power BI more developer-friendly and discuss the Tim d'il format and Power BI's new DAX query view.

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Quick takeaways

The introduction of Fabric and the Delta format in 2023 revolutionized the data engineering aspect of Power BI, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved.

Enhancements in visual improvements, including new visuals like the card visual and multi-row card, have made it easier to create visually appealing and interactive reports, enhancing the overall user experience.

Audiences and on-object interaction were key features in 2023 that improved data governance, user engagement, and provided a more intuitive way to interact with visuals.

Deep dives

Fabric and Delta Format: Game Changers of 2023

In 2023, two major game-changing features were introduced to Power BI: Fabric and the Delta format. Fabric revolutionized the data engineering aspect of Power BI, bringing new capabilities and pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved. The Delta format, which allows for incremental loading of data, transformed the way data is processed and opened up new possibilities for performance optimization. These features, along with other enhancements like the Tim d'il format and the DAX query view, have solidified Power BI's position as a powerful and versatile tool for data analysis and visualization. Looking ahead to 2024, it will be exciting to see how these innovations continue to evolve and shape the future of Power BI.

Introduction

2min

Evolution of Power BI and the Need for Additional Training

10min

The Significance of Microsoft Fabric in Power BI

25min

Color Customization in Apps and the Introduction of PBIP Format

4min

Differences between PBIP and PBIR file formats and the future potential of Git integration

3min

Working Towards a More Developer-Friendly Power BI Ecosystem

4min

Discussion on the Tim d'il Format in Power BI

2min

Power BI's New DAX Query View

14min

Mike, Seth & Tommy break down the highlights around Power BI in 2023 (Remember when January started with Data Mart updates?) and what is going to change the way we work moving forward.

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