Dataflows in Golden Dataset

Hey astanfo ,

using dataflows and datasets are basically not the same thing, of course 🙂

A golden dataset does not need to be using dataflows as a data source. A golden dataset removes the burden from its users of

• extracting data from various data sources
• data modeling and DAX challenges.

Personally, I consider golden dataflows as an (agreed upon) representation of business objects that can be reused throughout various datasets in your organization.

So, depending on what you want to provide also in regards to the most current data, I tend to provide both

• a dataset and
• dataflows

but the dataset does not use the dataflows, instead, it directly connects to the data source.

Dataflows are a great way to remove the burden of extracting/cleaning/transforming from analysts.

Hopefully, this answer helps to make your decision.

Regards,

Tom