Explicit Measures Podcast 429: Shortcut Mania! All the Use Cases of Fabric Shortcuts
Jun 3, 2025
The hosts dive into the transformative power of Microsoft Fabric Shortcuts and their impact on data management. They discuss the challenges of embedding composite models in Power BI, along with advancements in SQL tools that simplify database creation. The seamless integration of various data sources, like Delta and Iceberg tables, is explored, highlighting collaborations between BI and data engineering teams. The conversation also addresses risks in selecting data engineering tools, showcasing how shortcuts can streamline processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
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Avoid Embedding Composite Models
- Avoid embedding composite models due to complexity and poor API support.
- Prefer simpler models for embedding to reduce difficulties managing multiple row-level security layers.
Manage Shortcuts with Replace Feature
- Manage and rename shortcuts easily now with new features replacing clunky delete-and-replace method.
- Use the new replace button to update shortcut sources without breaking downstream metadata and dependencies.
Shortcuts Transform Data Architecture
- Microsoft Fabric shortcuts let users point to existing data tables without copying or moving them.
- This approach transforms data architecture and reduces refresh and duplication overhead.