Learn how to get data from REST APIs in Power BI using Power Query!
This is what you will learn:
Introduction to the API
- Emphasizing the significance of reading API documentation
- Exploring the basics of API navigation
Exploring API Basics
- Unpacking the RESTful interface of the UN API
- Conducting direct API tests without additional tools
- Extending the base URL with different endpoints for queries
API Versions and Status Codes
- Differentiating between multiple API versions
- Understanding common HTTP status codes for effective debugging
Decoding API Response Structure
- Analyzing the structure of API responses
- Identifying key components such as page number, size, and data
Working with Indicators and Topics
- Categorizing API data into indicators and topics
- Mastering querying and filtering techniques for targeted data retrieval
Crafting Specific Queries
- Demonstrating how to create tailored queries for indicators and countries
- Combining multiple indicators and countries in a single query
Handling Pagination
- Understanding pagination mechanisms within the API
- Navigating through pages of results efficiently
Practical Application with Power BI
- Utilizing Power BI for importing and transforming the data from the API
- Addressing pagination challenges
Advanced Data Manipulation Techniques
- Merging data with UN IDs for enhanced data accuracy
- Preparing data for API queries and optimizing query performance
Visualizing Data and Troubleshooting data quality
- Creating insightful visualizations using Power BI
- Identifying and resolving data inconsistencies and issues
Ensuring Data Refresh and Maintenance
- Setting up scheduled data refresh in Power BI Service
- Troubleshooting potential errors and ensuring data integrity
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