Building Power BI App: Step by Step Guide.
In this article, I will show a basic guide to publishing a web app powered by Power Business Intelligence.
Introduction
We were taught to share our Power BI reports, dashboards and insights with the wider audience, management or users after creating charts. Are we aware that we can turn that insight or dashboard into a web application that could be assessed by anyone with permission?
This is what this article is all about.
Clear the Confusion
Power BI App can be confused to mean the Desktop Application you downloaded on your local windows machine, for data importation, manipulation and report sharing. In the context that it is used in this article, is a feature in Power BI Service.
The Power BI Service is a cloud-based platform provided by Microsoft for sharing, collaborating, and distributing Power BI reports and dashboards. Users can publish their Power BI Desktop reports to the Power BI Service to make them accessible to others. The Power BI mobile app allows users to view these reports and dashboards on mobile devices.
Additionally, within the Power BI Service, there is a concept of “Apps.” In this context, an app is a package of one or more dashboards and reports combined, along with predefined settings and configurations. These apps can be shared with others, making it easier to distribute a collection of related reports and dashboards.
To clarify, an “app” in Power BI Service is not the same as a traditional software application. It’s more like a container for related content that can be shared and installed by others.
Step 1: Plan your App
Before you start building your Power BI app, it is essential to have a clear plan for what you want to achieve. Start by identifying the target audience for your app, the data sources you need to connect to, and the key metrics you want to display. Consider what type of visualizations you want to use, how you will navigate between pages, and how users will interact with your app.
Step 2: Create a workspace
To build a Power BI app, you need to create a workspace in the Power BI service. Workspaces are where you can store and collaborate on dashboards, reports, and datasets. Go to the Power BI service and click on the “Create a workspace” button in the left navigation pane. Follow the prompts to name your workspace and set the permissions.
Step 3: Create and publish reports
Now that you have a workspace, you can start creating reports. Use the Power BI Desktop tool to connect to your data sources and create visualizations. When you’re done, publish your report to the workspace you created in step 2.
Step 4: Create a dashboard
Dashboards are a key component of a Power BI app. They allow users to see all the important metrics at a glance. To create a dashboard, go to the workspace you created and click on “Create a dashboard” in the left navigation pane. Add tiles to your dashboard by clicking on “Add tile” and selecting the report you created in step 3.
Step 5: Customize your app
With your dashboard and reports published, you can now start customizing your app. Go to the “Workspace settings” and click on “Create an app.” Follow the prompts to name your app, choose the reports and dashboard you want to include, and customize the appearance of your app.
Step 6: Share your app
Once you’ve created and customized your Power BI app, it’s time to share it with others. Go to the “Workspace settings” and click on “Access.” Choose who you want to share your app with, and whether you want to give them view-only or edit permissions. You can also share your app by sending a direct link to others
Step 7: Monitor usage and performance
Finally, it’s important to monitor the usage and performance of your Power BI app. Go to the “Workspace settings” and click on “Usage metrics” to see how many users are accessing your app and how often. You can also use the Power BI service to monitor the performance of your app and make adjustments as needed.
Conclusion
We have discussed the step by step guide to publishing your analysis findings and communicating them to end users via a Microsoft power application. As well as the necessity in monitoring its usage and twisting when necessary. Give it a trial and share your concerns for assistance.
