Power BI MINI Master Class 1: Get data from REST APIs

Description

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Power BI MINI Master Class 1: Get data from APIs

Who is this course for?

This course is not suitable for beginners. Even though every lesson is explained in detail, it is recommended to have an intermediate level of Power BI experience to take it.

What are we going to cover?

Well it is packed, packed, packed with advanced techniques to take your Power BI skills to the next level. Here you have some highlights of the topis we will cover:

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  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

I really hope that you enjoy this course, it is available at curbal.com/courses-overview in the same place as the free course.