Season 2

Namaste Power BI

Episode 27

Creating & Distributing Power BI Apps

⏱ 35:00

Episode Summary

Creating Power BI Apps for content distribution — configuring app navigation, setting audience targeting with Azure AD groups, managing update cycles, and providing a curated consumer experience.

This is Episode 27 of the free Namaste Power BI course on DevWithData — covering creating & distributing power bi apps. Watch the video above, then pass the MCQ checkpoint to unlock the next episode and update your Data Readiness Index score.

Key Takeaways

→Apps package workspace content into a read-only consumer experience
→Custom navigation lets you control which pages users see and in what order
→Audience targeting with Azure AD groups controls who sees what
→App updates are manual — you push updates when ready

⚠ Common Interview Pitfalls

•Sharing workspace access instead of distributing via Apps
•Forgetting to update the App after making workspace changes
•Not testing the App experience as a consumer before publishing

Official Reference

Deepen your understanding with official Microsoft documentation.

PL-300 Official Training Course

Microsoft's official instructor-led training for the Power BI Data Analyst certification.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/pl-300t00

Power BI Documentation

Complete reference for Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Embedded.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/

Content on DevWithData is original and inspired by official Microsoft resources. The links above point directly to Microsoft Learn — always the authoritative source.

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