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Explicit Measures Podcast

377: Power BI Core Visual Updates & The Future of Visuals

Dec 3, 2024
Delve into the exciting new updates in Power BI's core visuals, introduced by the team behind them. Discover the enhancements to standard visuals like the Slicer and Card, and how they could impact user experience. The hosts navigate the balance between innovative design and user training, while discussing the newly unveiled tech slicer feature. There’s an intriguing exploration of the community's role in supporting these updates, alongside aspirations for future improvements in visual integration.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Power BI Core Visuals Team's new updates, particularly with the matrix and card visuals, significantly enhance user experience and functionality.
  • User hesitation in adopting new visuals stems from their complexity, highlighting the need for comprehensive training and resources for effective implementation.

Deep dives

Focus on Power BI Core Visuals

The discussion centers on the advancements that Microsoft's Power BI Core Visuals team, led by Miguel Myers, is making to enhance standard visuals within the software. A key point raised is the introduction of new visuals marked with a lightning bolt, signaling their upgraded capabilities. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding when and how to implement these core visuals, especially compared to traditional visuals that users are accustomed to. They note that while the standard visuals have undergone significant refinement, the question remains about the timeline for broader adoption and deployment of these new features.

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