Explicit Measures Podcast 390: January 2025 Desktop Draft!
Jan 16, 2025
The hosts dive into the exciting January 2025 updates for Power BI, highlighting new developer tools and enhanced data visualization features. They chat about the transition from Excel to Power BI, emphasizing user-centric enhancements in semantic model editing. Anticipated software releases include a Spanish Q&A feature, though a surprising absence of a search bar sparked humor. The conversation also covers challenges in data transformation tools and improvements in file management that boost organizational efficiency.
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Introduce Timdle Strategically
- Introduce Timdle to Power BI developers working on complex reports.
- Focus on time-saving use cases like scripting tables and measures.
Timdle's Flexibility
- Timdle allows developers to work on the same model without requiring everyone to use it.
- This enables automation, data quality checks, and easier self-service management.
Manage Web Editing Risks
- Web editing of semantic models introduces version history but carries risks.
- Establish clear processes or use Git for client work to manage model changes effectively.