Explicit Measures Podcast 483: Let’s Talk Semantic Modeling on the Web
Dec 9, 2025
Explore the intriguing world of semantic modeling on the web! Dive into the benefits for Mac users and beginners, along with quick editing capabilities. Discover how live editing and version control can enhance data workflows and governance strategies. Learn about the integration of external tools and the flexibility of managing models across various platforms. Delve into the limitations of web editing and hear about the future of features like Q&A as they transition to Copilot. Get ready to transform your data experience!
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Q&A Often Failed To Gain Traction
- Tommy tested Q&A across departments but found it confusing and adopted poorly.
- He kept Q&A as an experimental workspace tab rather than replacing core reports.
OneLake Shortcuts Reduce Data Friction
- OneLake shortcuts let SharePoint and OneDrive files appear in OneLake without copying data.
- This simplifies using everyday docs (Excel, Word, PDFs) as analytics-ready sources for Fabric workloads.
Live Editing For Direct Lake Models
- Microsoft added live editing for Direct Lake (direct-link) models so Desktop can edit cloud-stored models live.
- Composite models with import and direct tables can now be edited both in Desktop and the web.