Next-Level Power BI: Translytical Write-Back Using Python & Microsoft Fabric

In this expert-led session, Jon Vöge dives deep into how to implement Translytical Task Flows using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Learn how to build native write-back capabilities directly into Power BI using Python and SQL DBs without relying on PowerApps or external tools. Jon covers essential components like user data functions, slicer types, storage modes, logging strategies, and error handling. This session includes detailed demos and architecture breakdowns. Perfect for Power BI developers and Fabric enthusiasts looking to enable real-time feedback loops and streamline enterprise reporting workflows. Speaker: Jon Stjernegaard Vöge Event: Devon and Cornwall Fabric User Group Recording Date: October 14, 2025 00:00 Introduction 00:33 What Are Translytical Task Flows? 02:12 Live Demo: Writing Back to SQL DB from Power BI 14:15 Performance and Capacity Considerations 16:42 Setting Up Fabric Preview Features & Storage Options 35:52 Creating and Connecting User Data Functions (UDFs) 44:27 Error Handling and Logging in Python for Power BI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/create-reports/translytical-task-flow-overview https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/data-engineering/user-data-functions/user-data-functions-overview https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/canvas-apps/powerapps-custom-visual https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Translytical-Task-Flow-Gallery/bd-p/pbi_translyticalgallery https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/composite-models-power-bi-self-service-developers-practical-hanna-jzyxf/ https://medium.com/@jonvoge/native-write-back-to-fabric-data-warehouse-with-translytical-task-flows-user-data-functions-2b74844eff6d https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-translytical-task-flows-preview/ https://gist.github.com/Sujata994/c354ec8d0821e875e45c86f2bd1d5cc8 https://evaluationcontext.github.io/posts/UDF-Logs/ https://downhill-data.com/