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Python Script vs Custom Connector

‎02-09-2022 04:15 AM

I'm a lot happier creating a script in Pyhton than writing a custom connector in M, python also has the advantages of being able to debug and step through each line of code.

 

So I wanted to check is there any downside to pasting a long Python script into PowerBI and executing this as opposed to creating a custom connector?  Will the server have any issue refreshing it when it's published?

 

Many thanks.

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lbendlin
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‎02-11-2022 04:10 AM

If you want to share on the service, yes.

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lbendlin
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‎02-10-2022 07:38 PM

Python scripts tend to be quite a bit slower than M code.

Also keep in mind that as soon as you say Python (or R) and Power BI Service in the same sentence you are doomed to require a personal gateway.

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‎02-11-2022 01:10 AM

Ah, so Python scripts require a personal gateway is that right?

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‎02-11-2022 04:10 AM

If you want to share on the service, yes.

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