Explicit Measures Podcast 262: Azure DevOps Pipelines & Git - The New World Order?
Oct 31, 2023
The podcast discusses the major updates to Git and the Power BI Project type format. They explore the use of Git workspaces and the introduction of Power BI Git Projects. They also discuss the advantages and challenges of using multiple environments in software development and the value of innovation and collaboration in business intelligence. The hosts highlight the benefits of centralized reporting and Git integration in Azure DevOps for Power BI.
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PBIP Format Eases Version Control
- The PBIP format separates data partitions from report definitions, easing version control of valuable elements.
- This separation drastically reduces file size and improves manageability in Git workflows for Power BI.
Expanded Deployment Pipelines
- Deployment pipelines can be expanded from 3 to 10 stages to support complex multi-team environments.
- Multiple production endpoints enable segmented report deployment by business units or departments.
Start Simple with Git Backup
- Use Git integration for simple version backup to avoid overwriting and lost changes.
- Apply full DevOps practices like testing and code reviews only when deploying customer-facing or certified reports.