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Introduction to Dataflows

In the previous chapter, we learned some more advanced data modeling techniques that are more related to data warehousing: dealing with SCDs and degenerate dimensions. This chapter briefly introduces Dataflows, another available feature in the Power BI platform that can become handy in real-world scenarios. To get the best out of Dataflows, we need to pay attention to numerous technicalities that directly impact our design and implementation, such as the storage mechanism and licensing details making it virtually impossible to cover all in a single chapter. So, this chapter is designed to cover the basics and help you to build robust building blocks for your learning journeys. This chapter covers the following areas: ...

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