APIs

Lesson in the Power BI Roadmap · Stage 2: Data Source Types

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is APIs?

Power BI can pull data from web APIs that return structured data, usually in JSON or XML format, using the web connector or custom M queries. This lets reports pull in live data from services that expose an API endpoint, such as internal systems or SaaS platforms. Authentication for APIs often needs API keys, OAuth, or other credentials configured in the connection settings.

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APIs: common questions

Can I learn APIs in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain APIs in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this APIs tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 9 of 131 in the free Power BI roadmap, in stage 2, Data Source Types. If you are new to Power BI, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.