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Power BI Best Practices

Best practices based on official Microsoft documentation and community expertise.

  • Data Modeling

    Star schema design, relationships, date dimensions, naming conventions, and data type optimization

  • DAX

    Naming conventions, performance optimization, function usage, and measure development patterns

  • Storage Modes

    Import, DirectQuery, Composite, and Direct Lake mode considerations and best practices

  • Data Preparation

    Power Query optimization, query folding, and incremental refresh strategies

  • Security

    Row-level security, object-level security, sensitivity labels, and access control

  • Tools

    Essential tools for development, analysis, and optimization

  • Deployment & Lifecycle

    Source control with PBIP, deployment tools comparison, and quality assurance practices

  • Visualization & UX

    Report design principles, accessibility guidelines, and visual optimization techniques