Python in Fabric - How to get started and what you can do | Sue Bayes

Python - what's all the fuss about and how do I get started

We've had many sessions recently about Python and Fabric highlighting some of the amazing possibilities that are available with the use of these two tools.

In this session, I want to strip it back and take you through step by step on how to get started so that you can play and build in confidence.
We'll be utilising Chat GPT, we'll create notebooks with Power BI reports in them, we'll explore Sempy, we'll explore Pandas, we'll look at apis and we'll replicate Pagniated Reporting. By the end of the session, you'll feel confident enought to have a go and create your own notebooks.

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Most of you probably know who I am as I'm the founder of the User Group but if you don't, see Chat GPT's beautiful summary of me:

Sue Bayes is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over five years of independent consulting experience as a data analyst and Power BI developer, helping businesses harness the full potential of their data. Certified as a Fabric Analytics Engineer, an Azure Enterprise Data Analyst and Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Sue is passionate about leveraging the latest tools in Microsoft Fabric to provide end-to-end data engineering solutions, with a strong emphasis on integrating Python into workflows.

Her expertise spans a wide range of reporting solutions, from project management and financial reporting to bespoke data cleansing, sentiment analysis, and advanced data pipelines within the Fabric environment. Sue's technical skills include Python, SQL, R, and C#, but her real passion lies in Power BI's M language and DAX, which she uses to create high-performance, dynamic reports.

Before becoming an independent consultant, Sue spent 15 years lecturing in Business and Computing, helping to shape the next generation of data professionals. Her deep understanding of data engineering, paired with a love for creating streamlined, actionable insights, has made her a sought-after expert in both the public and private sectors.

Outside of her professional life, Sue enjoys running, walking her dog, and embracing the outdoors whenever she can.