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dw700d
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Power BI Testing

I am not sure if this is the right category. Sorry in advance if it is not. I am applying to a power bi role and the description is below. What do they mean by coding and testing? by coding are they referring to DAX? how does someone do testing in power bi?if anyone has any links on testing or ideas  that would be great. 

"Our Power Bi expert will provide Power BI coding and testing expertise to allow the presentation of complex reporting.  The specific role is a blend of Power BI testing/coding/reporting and requires the ability to build, test, code, update, and maintain very complex Power BI views that are consumed by all levels of leadership."

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cassidy
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I'd probably say the ability to read/write M code and DAX would fall under coding.  Testing in BI to me is implementing changes from Desktop to Service or Service to Desktop without impacting users.

All of it is essentially saying you should feel comfortable managing (includes build, test, maintain) Power BI Datasets & Reports

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getmeatrajesh
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cassidy
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I'd probably say the ability to read/write M code and DAX would fall under coding.  Testing in BI to me is implementing changes from Desktop to Service or Service to Desktop without impacting users.

All of it is essentially saying you should feel comfortable managing (includes build, test, maintain) Power BI Datasets & Reports

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