In this episode, the hosts discuss the role of analytics in baseball, creating a seamless user experience for Power BI reports, and the evolution of Data Marts and the introduction of Fabric. They also talk about Microsoft killing Charticulator and the Neb Deneb tool, explore Denab and its relationship with Microsoft Store, and discuss the relevance of Microsoft Access in today's data analysis landscape.
Using apps and embedding reports in platforms like Teams and SharePoint can enhance the user experience.
NDeb visual is an alternative tool to Charticulator, offering more powerful and customized visuals in Power BI.
Transitioning from data marts to Fabric tool in Lakehouse architecture can provide more capabilities and efficient data engineering.
Exploring online resources and staying updated with Power BI ecosystem developments can help in building complex visuals and leveraging new tools.
Deep dives
Seamless User Experience for Reports
To create a seamless user experience for reports, it is recommended to use apps to share and distribute content. Embedding reports in platforms like Teams and SharePoint can also enhance the user experience. Providing basic education on how to navigate and interact with the reports can further improve usability.
Charticulator Alternative
Charticulator, unfortunately, no longer receives support from Microsoft. However, an alternative tool is the NDeb visual, which is available in the Microsoft Store. NDeb offers a powerful visualization platform that goes beyond the capabilities of standard visuals in Power BI. It allows users to create more complex and customized visuals to differentiate themselves.
Transition to Fabric
Data marts, which were previously used for seamless user experiences, are no longer supported by Microsoft. Instead, it is recommended to transition to the Fabric tool, an integral part of the Lakehouse architecture. Fabric provides more capabilities, efficient data engineering, and eliminates the need for a separate data mart solution.
Open Source Possibility
While Microsoft no longer supports Charticulator, there is a possibility of the tool being open-sourced, allowing the community to continue its development and support.
Deneb as a Visualization Platform
Deneb, a visual grammar utilized by the Deneb custom visual from the Microsoft Store, offers a powerful visualization platform that extends beyond Power BI's capabilities. It can be leveraged to create more complex visuals and differentiate oneself in data reporting and analysis.
Explore Resources and Tutorials
To further enhance your skills in building complex visuals, explore online resources, tutorials, and YouTube channels that provide valuable insights and guidance. Stay updated with the latest developments in the Power BI ecosystem to leverage new tools and techniques.
Importance of promoting app experiences
Promoting app experiences is crucial for user adoption and success. It's not enough to simply have great teams or app experiences; people need to know that these experiences exist and understand their value. Consistent marketing campaigns and promotions across different departments can help create awareness and encourage users to explore and master new app experiences.
Enhancing external user experiences with embedding
For seamless external user experiences, embedding is a powerful solution. Power BI Embedded offers the ability to create custom portals and interfaces where users can easily log in and interact with specific reports. By leveraging embedding, businesses can provide a more controlled and tailored experience for their external users, allowing them to easily access and interact with relevant reports and data.
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