Data for charts
To create meaningful and impactful charts, it’s crucial to retrieve data from various sources and ensure its accuracy and real-time updates. In this section, we will explore different data retrieval methods for charts within Power Pages and discuss best practices for data preparation and organization.
Understanding different data retrieval methods
Here are some of the data retrieval methods:
- Microsoft Dataverse entities: Power Pages seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Dataverse entities, allowing charts to fetch data directly from Dataverse tables and fields.
- Custom data sources: In addition to Dataverse entities, Power Pages supports custom data sources. Charts can connect to external databases, data warehouses, or other systems to retrieve data. This flexibility enables charts to incorporate data from multiple sources and create comprehensive visualizations.
- External APIs: Power Pages also enables integration with external APIs, allowing...