🗄️ Databases & Backend

Power BI's Data Frankenstein: Stitching Sources Together Without Screaming

Your data's scattered like confetti after a bad party. Power BI claims to scoop it up. But let's see if it lives up to the sales pitch.

Power BI Desktop Get Data menu connecting Excel, SQL, and web sources

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Power Query is non-negotiable for cleaning multi-source chaos.
  • Microsoft's ecosystem lock-in makes escape tough—plan ahead.
  • Scales for SMBs, but enterprises need gateways and premiums.
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