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Figuring Out Fabric: Learn Fabric in 30 minutes.

Eugene Meidinger
Fabric
Power BI
Microsoft Fabric
Medallion Architecture
Data Visualization
Data Movement
Semantic Link
Tableau
Data Quality
Data Governance
Data Science
Business Intelligence
Data Platforms
Data Management
Lake House
Continuous Integration/continuous Deployment
Azure
Big Data
Lakehouses
Data Warehouses

Each week I’ll be interviewing experts and users alike on their experience with Fabric, warts and all. I can guarantee that we’ll have voices you aren’t used to and perspectives you won’t expect.

Each episode will be 30 minutes long with a single topic, so you can listen during your commute or while you exercise. Skip the topics you aren’t interested in. This will be a podcast that respects your t... more

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Latest Episodes

Sandeep Pawar talks about Python notebooks in Microsoft Fabric and why Power BI developers should learn them. We talk about semantic link as the entry point for Power BI developers into Python, and how notebooks open up solutions for orchestration, m... more

In this episode, Shannon Lindsay from the Microsoft Community team joins me to talk about, well, community! We talk about her trajectory from non-profit space, to Power BI developer, to Microsoft employee. We go over how social media is fragmented an... more

In this episode, Shabnam Watson talks about dealing with Fabric overwhelm and how her bureaucratic experiences with Azure and Synapse motivated her to learn Fabric. She talks about how it's important to focus on finding a way that works with the tool... more

In this episode, Microsoft MVP Prathy K talks about her journey into Microsoft Fabric from her MSBI background. She explains how Fabric felt like "coming home" since she could map SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS concepts to new tools. We discuss how medallion a... more

In this episode, Microsoft MVP Angela Henry asks me questions about Microsoft Fabric. We compare the current Fabric development timeline to the old Power BI development timeline. I talk about when Fabric makes the most sense, in my personal opinion. ... more

In this episode, Juliana Smith talks about accessibility in Power BI. She talks about starting out as a data scientist and moving to Power BI. We talk about how impairments can be temporary or varied and how accessibility helps everyone. We discuss s... more

In this episode, Heidi Hastings joins to discuss the practical realities of adopting Microsoft Fabric. We cover her early exposure to Fabric through the MVP preview, the challenges of understanding and implementing it across real-world projects, and ... more

In this episode, Sukhwant Kaur the PM for SQL DBs in Fabric, talks about the new feature. She talks about how management is much easier, which is great for experimentation. SQL DBs are very popular for metadata pipelines and similar. It’s exciting as... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Lindsay
A member of the Fabric Community team with prior experience in public health and nonprofit organizations.
Fabric Community
Episode: Ep. 24 Fabric Community
Angela Henry
A Microsoft MVP and experienced data consultant
Microsoft MVP
Episode: Ep. 21 - Reverse interview, should you switch to Microsoft Fabric?
Juliana Smith
Expert in user experience and accessibility with a background in Power BI
Episode: Ep. 20 - Power BI Accessibility
Heidi Hastings
A Microsoft MVP, a certified trainer with over a decade of experience.
Microsoft
Episode: Ep. 19 - Getting into Microsoft Fabric
Sukhwant Kaur
Project Manager for SQL Database in Fabric
Fabric
Episode: Ep. 18 - SQL DB on Fabric
Emilie Rønning
Data Queen from the North and one of the heads of Fabric February
Episode: Ep. 17 - Fabric Notebooks
Evelyn Maxwell
BI developer, experienced with data visualization and report building.
Episode: Ep 13. Power BI, Your First Job, and the PL-300
Steph Locke
Data scientist and founder of Nightingale Data, with a passion for machine learning and consulting.
Microsoft
Episode: Ep. 11 - Data Science, Career Paths, Learning Fabric
Ellen Burns-Johnson
Expert on learning and design
Episode: Ep. 10: Fabric and Instructional Design

Host

Eugene
Host of Figuring Out Fabric, appears across episodes, frequently discussing Fabric, Power BI, and data engineering topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great idea for a podcast

    As a new Fabric user I’ve got my fingers crossed that more episodes are coming, enjoying listening through the backlog

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cicconej
    United States2 months ago
  • I learn something from each episode

    Really enjoy listening to this podcast with a wide variety of guests from across the Fabric ecosystem. Definitely would recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ_150
    United States3 months ago
  • Worth every minute

    This is a great podcast. Looking forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DAXShepherd
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Loved the practical tips and real-world examples from practitioners.
Diverse guest lineup keeps content fresh and relevant for data teams.
Clear discussions about tooling tradeoffs help in evaluating tools for projects.
Community-focused episodes with actionable guidance are frequently cited as value-add.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 23. Dealing with Fabric Overwhelm
Q: What is your least favorite fabric feature?
Sometimes the data sources or destinations vary depending on which data integration tool you use, which can be confusing.
Ep. 23. Dealing with Fabric Overwhelm
Q: What's your favorite Microsoft Fabric feature?
My new favorite is the copy job because it's so much easier and faster to get started instead of creating a pipeline.
Ep. 24 Fabric Community
Q: What is your favorite fabric feature and your least favorite fabric feature?
Shannon shares her favorite feature: 'translitical task flows' in Fabric, voicing her desire for better understanding as she currently finds some new features, like Fabric IQ, confusing.
Ep. 22 Making Fabric Feel Like Home
Q: What are the biggest pitfalls you run into with helping your customers?
Capacity management remains a key challenge, especially as projects grow and require more resources.
Ep. 21 - Reverse interview, should you switch to Microsoft Fabric?
Q: What have you heard about fabric so far?
Angela expresses skepticism about the new platform, likening its challenges and features to Power BI's early days.

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2. Angela Henry
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