262: Azure DevOps Pipelines & Git - The New World Order?
Oct 31, 2023
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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.
Power BI premium enables deployment pipelines with up to 10 stages for better testing and control.
PBIP format simplifies version control and makes backing up and merging report changes easier.
Integration of tools like Tabular Editor and Best Practice Rules Analyzer enhances report quality assurance.
Deep dives
Azure DevOps and Power BI Integration
The podcast discusses a brand new article on the integration between Azure DevOps and Power BI. The article talks about deployment patterns and how to connect fabric workspaces to Azure DevOps. It also covers creating and running an Azure DevOps pipeline, defining branch policies, and creating pull requests to deploy reports.
Deployment Pipeline for Fabric and Power BI Premium
The podcast mentions two major developments in deployment pipelines. One is for fabric, using GitHub and DevOps or Git and DevOps. The other is a Power BI premium feature that allows deployment pipelines to have up to 10 stages, enabling more testing and control over report deployments.
Benefits of the PBIP Format and Separation of Artifact Files
The podcast discusses the benefits of the PBIP format, which separates the report definition from the data set definition. This separation allows for easier version control, as only the necessary files need to be tracked and stored. It also simplifies the process of backing up and merging changes in reports.
Integration of Tabular Editor and Best Practice Rules Analyzer
The podcast mentions the integration of tools like Tabular Editor, Best Practice Rules Analyzer, and PBI Inspector for quality assurance of reports. These tools provide insights into report quality and adherence to best practices, helping teams identify and address issues before deployment.
Simplification and Ease of Use for Business Users
The podcast highlights the value of the Azure DevOps and Power BI integration for business users. The easy-to-use check-in/check-out process provides version control and backup for reports, making it simple to revert changes if needed. It also offers visibility and easier support for central BI teams, allowing them to triage and troubleshoot issues more efficiently.