SQL for Power BI Developers: A Practical Guide Join My PowerBI Course at Rs 99 Many Power BI developers feel insecure about one thing: “My visuals and DAX are good… but my SQL isn’t strong enough.” Here’s the truth: You do not need to be a hardcore SQL developer to succeed in Power BI. But you do need the right kind of SQL . This article explains what SQL Power BI developers actually use at work — and what you can safely ignore. The Role of SQL in Power BI (Clear Context) SQL’s job in a Power BI workflow is simple : Prepare the data before it reaches Power BI. SQL is not there to: build applications manage databases write 300-line queries It’s there to: extract the right data summarize it efficiently make Power BI models lighter and faster If you understand this role, SQL becomes much easier. 1. Data Extraction: Your Daily SQL Skill Every Power BI project starts with one question: “What data do I actually need?” That’s where S...