Can I create Dataflows and notebooks with other software

[Dragon496]

Hello

I appreciate that this will be an usual question.

Is it possible to create and manage Dataflows using software other than the browser interface? I have exactly the same question for developing notebooks in fabric.

It might help if I explain why I am asking this. I have worked in IT for many years. However, owing to a disability, I operate my computers with speech recognition software (Dragon V 16). I am finding both the advanced editor for Dataflows and the notebooks do not work well with Dragon.

If I dictate into the text boxes, in the web interface, Dragon randomly copies and pastes a number of lines and then types what I said.

Therefore, I am currently exploring my options. Obviously, I could dictate into Dragon friendly application and then copy and paste into the browser interface. I am simply wondering whether these fabric items can be managed with other pieces of software, which may or may not be more compatible with Dragon?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi, @Dragon496 
Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.

We are delighted to hear about your interest in this area. Here are some viable solutions:

Notebooks:
1.You can use the REST API to create and manage Notebooks. Below is a screenshot from the relevant documentation:

2.Here is its request interface:

POST https://api.fabric.microsoft.com/v1/workspaces/{workspaceId}/notebooks

3.For further details, please refer to:

Items - Create Notebook - REST API (Notebook) | Microsoft Learn
Items - REST API (Notebook) | Microsoft Learn

Manage and execute Fabric notebooks with public APIs - Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Learn
 

4.Generally, using these REST APIs requires a service principal for authentication. Fortunately, a service principal can also be created and added to the workspace via command line.
 Below is a code example:

# Sign in as a user who's allowed to create an app.
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "Application.ReadWrite.All"

# Create a new Azure AD web application.
$web = @{
    RedirectUris = "https://localhost:44322"
    HomePageUrl = "https://localhost:44322"
}
$params = @{
    DisplayName = "myAzureADApp"
    Web = $($web)
}
$app = New-MgApplication @params
Write-Host "Client ID of new app: " $($app.AppId)

# Create a service principal.
$ServicePrincipalID=@{
  "AppId" = $($app.AppId)
  }
$sp = New-MgServicePrincipal -BodyParameter $($ServicePrincipalId)
Write-Host "Object ID of new service principal: " $($sp.Id)

# Create a key for the service principal.
$credential = Add-MgServicePrincipalPassword -ServicePrincipalId $($sp.Id)
Write-Host "Credential of new service principal: " $($credential.SecretText)

For further details, please refer to:

Embed Power BI content in an embedded analytics application with service principal and an applicatio...
Create an Azure app identity (PowerShell) - Microsoft identity platform | Microsoft Learn
 

Dataflows:

The Power BI REST API currently focuses more on managing Dataflows. Below is a screenshot from the relevant documentation:

For further details, please refer to:
Dataflows - REST API (Power BI Power BI REST APIs) | Microsoft Learn

I hope my response is helpful to you. It is my pleasure to assist you.Of course, if you have any new discoveries or questions, please feel free to get in touch with us.
 

Best Regards,

Leroy Lu

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