SQLBI Newsletter #327

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NEW ARTICLE

Creating DAX functions with AI to remove duplicated code

This article shows how to leverage AI to refactor existing DAX code, remove duplicated parts, and centralize the common code in user-defined functions.
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COMICS

AI BI Blunders

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We continue to update our in-person training with the latest news, new exercises, and you will get full access to the video course as soon as your seat is confirmed!

#327 · Aug 2026

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	Power BI Dashboard Design

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	• The PBIP format in simple terms: why metadata is so important Why is PBIP better than PBIX for semantic model development made by humans and AI tools? Because it is a set of text files, easier to edit and control. Keep it simple, baby. Jul 28, 2026 · Ruben Van de Voorde
	• Analyzing Power BI data using Copilot in Excel There are too many Copilot names out there, but if it can create Excel reports by getting data from Power BI, well, hundreds of thousands of Excel users may listen! Aug 2, 2026 · Chris Webb
	• Five years of bringing DataOps to Power BI and Fabric Eventually, we will all use DataOps, especially once we mainly chat with an agent to do our job. However, we still need several features to get there! Jul 26, 2026 · John Kerski
	• DaxLib.SVG 2.0.0 The optional parameters in DAX user-defined functions have substantially improved this new major version of the library that creates SVG visuals in DAX! Jul 28, 2026 · Jake Duddy

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