Explicit Measures Podcast 476: New Feature Announcement - Semantic Bridge
Nov 14, 2025
Mike and Tommy dive into the new Semantic Bridge feature of Tabular Editor, exploring its potential to harmonize various semantic modeling standards. They discuss the implications of Microsoft Fabric's removal of default semantic models and the challenges of integrating multiple data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake. The conversation touches on the necessity for usability in semantic artifacts and the complexities of translation between systems, with insights into YAML-based metric views and the future of semantic layers in BI.
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Default Lakehouse Semantic Models Are Going Away
- Microsoft removed default semantic models for lake houses to reduce friction and encourage proper semantic deployments.
- Existing default models still work but migrating to dedicated semantic models is recommended.
Read The Known Limitations First
- Before changing lake house workflows, read Microsoft’s known limitations for the change to avoid surprises.
- Check details like import mode and report rebinding when rebuilding semantic models.
Few Firms Use A Single Reporting Tool
- Mike and Tommy rarely see organizations with only one reporting tool; most have several including Excel.
- They note consolidation trends but emphasize interoperability remains a core challenge.