Power BI REST API; What it is and Why it is Important

You can interact with the Power BI objects in the Power BI Service through a set of APIs called Power BI REST API. The Power BI REST API can help automate tasks, build tools that work with Power BI, the configuration of Power BI outside of the platform, and embed Power BI into a third-party application. In this article and video, I'll explain REST API, why it is useful, and a few examples.

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Power BI REST API

Power BI REST API is a programming interface that allows developers to create custom applications and services that interact with Power BI data. It provides access to the full range of Power BI features, including creating datasets, uploading files, refreshing reports, and managing user access. With the REST API, users can easily customize their own dashboards and reports using any language they prefer. This makes it easier for developers to integrate Power BI into their own applications or services.

The importance of the Power BI REST API lies in its ability to enable powerful analytics capabilities for organizations of all sizes across many different industries. By leveraging this technology, companies are able to gain insights into their business operations quickly and effectively without needing specialized skillsets or extra resources. Additionally, it helps reduce development time by providing easy-to-use APIs that allow developers to rapidly build complex solutions on top of existing systems without having to start from scratch.

More links on about Power Platform/Power BI

• Available Features - REST API (Power BI Power BI REST APIs)

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• Introducing the Power BI REST API v1.0!

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• Admin - REST API (Power BI Power BI REST APIs)

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• Datasets - Power BI REST APIs - Microsoft Learn

Returns the refresh history for the specified dataset from the specified workspace. Permissions This API call can be called by a service principal profile.

• Gateways - Power BI REST APIs - Microsoft Learn

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