New AppSource Sample Workbook
We're excited to introduce a brand-new sample workbook designed to help you get started with Deneb and Vega-Lite for Power BI. Inside, you'll find practical learning materials, a selection official Vega datasets, and various chart types to help you dive straight into the world of Deneb and the powerful grammar of graphics behind Vega and Vega-Lite.
The sample workbook can be downloaded from Deneb's page in AppSource or from the listing in Power BI Desktop.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to explore new data visualization possibilities, this workbook was created with you in mind—especially if you're new to Deneb or the Vega languages. We've included a collection of official Vega datasets and a mix of chart examples so you can begin experimenting and building your own custom visuals in Power BI right away.
This project was inspired by my own learning journey. Coming into Power BI without a technical or data-specific background, I initially found it challenging to work with new languages like Vega-Lite. I understood the types of visuals I wanted to create, but I didn’t yet have the foundational knowledge to bring those ideas to life. After much studying and hands-on practice, I can now say with confidence that creating visualizations with Vega-Lite in Deneb feels just as natural and intuitive as building native Power BI visuals.
This workbook is a way of giving back to the community that helped me grow and develop my skills. It is not only a celebration of learning and discovery, but also a celebration of all data enthusiasts, and the art of data visualization. The combination of Deneb, Vega/Vega-Lite and Power BI enable us to expand our visualization vocabulary, and to think beyond the pre-built confinements. It opens up an exciting space for data storytelling and exploration, where our only limitation is our imagination.
We hope you find this resource helpful and that you enjoy it as much as we did creating it. Enjoy!