Building Your First Application with the Power BI REST API from Pluralsight

Power BI has a rich set of features, including endpoints that can be used by developers. In this course, you will learn how you can extend the Power BI capabilities into an external application.

Power BI has a full set of features that allows you to create and host reports for your organization to interact with. However, these reports are within the Power BI environment and outside users or applications won't be able to view or render them. In this course, Building Your First Application with the Power BI REST API, you will learn how to call the API endpoints and render Power BI objects within an application that lives outside of Power BI. First, you will learn how to register an app in Azure. Next, you will discover how to implement a web API that will fire off requests against Power BI. Finally, you will explore how to create a front-end application to render the objects. When you're finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of the Power BI endpoints needed to render and retrieve any object externally to Power BI.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Intro of the Power BI Rest API

Securing Your Reports for Use Outside of Power BI

Registering Your App

Assigning Permissions Programmatically

Authenticating Your Users

Setting up the Environment

Finalizing the Back-end Logic

Creating the Front-end App

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches how to enhance Power BI reports with external app integration using the Power BI API

Provides hands-on experience developing a web API and front-end app for Power BI integration

Taught by Auret Swanepoel, a recognized expert in Power BI development

Covers essential aspects for extending Power BI capabilities and enhancing reporting capabilities

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Building Your First Application with the Power BI REST API with these activities:

Seek Guidance from Experienced Power BI Developers

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Provides access to valuable insights and expertise from those proficient in the field.

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Identify potential mentors in the Power BI community.
Reach out and request guidance.

Review REST API Endpoints

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Refreshes your understanding of REST API endpoints, providing a stronger foundation for the course.

Browse courses on REST APIs

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Read documentation on REST API concepts.
Review examples of REST API endpoints.

Work Through Power BI REST API Examples

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Provides hands-on practice working with Power BI REST API endpoints, reinforcing understanding.

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Follow a tutorial on making API calls to Power BI.
Experiment with different API parameters and endpoints.

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Practice Retrieving Power BI Objects

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Strengthens your ability to retrieve Power BI objects using the REST API, improving proficiency.

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Use the REST API to retrieve a report.
Use the REST API to retrieve a dataset.

Offer Assistance in Power BI REST API Forums

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Reinforces your understanding by helping others, clarifying concepts and deepening your knowledge.

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Join a Power BI community forum.
Answer questions related to the Power BI REST API.

Career center

Learners who complete Building Your First Application with the Power BI REST API will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to extract meaningful insights and help organizations make data-driven decisions. Power BI is a powerful tool for data analysts to use in their work. It allows them to quickly and easily create interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations that can be used to communicate data insights to stakeholders. By taking this course, data analysts can learn how to use the Power BI REST API to extend the capabilities of Power BI and create even more powerful and customized data analysis solutions.

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Data Visualization Specialist

Data visualization specialists design and create data visualizations that help people understand data. They work with data analysts and data scientists to create visualizations that are clear, concise, and visually appealing. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a data visualization specialist learn how to use Power BI to create more powerful and informative data visualizations. This can help them create visualizations that are more effective at communicating data insights to stakeholders.

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Software Developer

Software developers design, develop, and test software systems. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, architects, and testers, to ensure that the software system meets the requirements of the business. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a software developer learn how to use Power BI to monitor and manage their software systems. This can help them identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, and ensure that their software systems are operating at peak performance.

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Front-End Developer

Front-end developers are responsible for the design and implementation of the user interface of a website or application. They work closely with UX designers and back-end developers to create a website or application that is both visually appealing and easy to use. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a front-end developer learn how to integrate Power BI into their web applications. This can help them create more powerful and informative web applications that can be used to communicate data insights to users.

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Data Scientist

Data scientists use data to build predictive models, identify trends, and solve business problems. They work in a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a data scientist learn how to use Power BI to communicate their findings to stakeholders. Power BI is a powerful tool that allows data scientists to quickly and easily create interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations that can be used to communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise way.

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Data Engineer

Data engineers design, build, and maintain the infrastructure and systems that are used to store, process, and analyze data. They work closely with data scientists and other data professionals to ensure that the data is available and accessible in a format that can be used for analysis. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a data engineer learn how to integrate Power BI into their data engineering pipelines. This can help them create more efficient and effective data pipelines that can deliver data to Power BI in a timely and reliable manner.

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Web Developer

Web developers design and develop websites and web applications. They work with front-end developers and UX designers to create a website or application that is both visually appealing and easy to use. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a web developer learn how to integrate Power BI into their web applications. This can help them create more powerful and informative web applications that can be used to communicate data insights to users.

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UX Designer

UX designers design and evaluate the user experience of websites and applications. They work with front-end developers and information architects to create a website or application that is easy to use and navigate. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a UX designer learn how to use Power BI to track the user experience of their websites and applications. This can help them identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, and ensure that their websites and applications are providing a great user experience.

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Information Architect

Information architects design and organize the structure and content of websites and applications. They work with UX designers and front-end developers to create a website or application that is easy to navigate and find information. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help an information architect learn how to integrate Power BI into their information architecture. This can help them create more effective information architectures that can help users find the data they need quickly and easily.

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Business Analyst

Business analysts determine the needs of client organizations, analyze processes, and develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. In the tech industry particularly, business analysts may work closely with software developers to translate business objectives into technological requirements. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a Business Analyst gain a better grasp of the technical side of this job in practice. This will help them work more effectively with data scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals and strengthen their understanding of data pipelines.

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Product Manager

Product managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products and features. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, designers, and marketers, to ensure that the product meets the needs of the market. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a product manager learn how to use Power BI to track the progress of their products and make data-driven decisions. This can help them launch more successful products and features that meet the needs of their customers.

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Systems Analyst

Systems analysts design, develop, and implement computer systems. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including business leaders, IT staff, and end users, to ensure that the computer system meets the needs of the organization. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a systems analyst learn how to use Power BI to monitor and manage their computer systems. This can help them identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, and ensure that their computer systems are operating at peak performance.

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Software Architect

Software architects design and develop the overall architecture of software systems. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, developers, and testers, to ensure that the software system meets the requirements of the business. This course on building applications with the Power BI REST API can help a software architect learn how to use Power BI to monitor and manage their software systems. This can help them identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, and ensure that their software systems are operating at peak performance.

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IT Manager

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Project Manager

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