Requirement for building Python visual (Contradicting information)

[Anonymous]

Hello, 

I was going through the learning materials from Microsoft for the DA-100 Exam.

I came across the "Add R or Python visuals" where it basically says 'For R you need to download R on local machine, but for python, there is no prerequisit, so you can get started right away'.

But then I also found the "Run python scripts in Power BI" document from Microsoft, where it says 'insatll Python before you start'.

I am a bit confused with these two contradicting information. I had python installed before this so I am not sure but since there is a "python scripting" in Options in Power BI, I am guessing you need to install python first?

In that case does anyone know why the two documents are saying different things? Did something change?

Thank you in advance!

[amitchandak · Accepted solution]

@Anonymous , As far As I know, You need to have python installed on your system. For power bi service refer: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/python-visualizations-in-power-bi-service/
https://www.ahaapps.com/microsoft-power-bi-service-with-python-visualizations/

for desktop

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-python-scripts
https://en.blog.businessdecision.com/how-to-use-the-python-integrator-in-powerbi/
https://towardsdatascience.com/using-python-in-power-bi-ee95a6b71443
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/python-visualizations-in-power-bi-service/

[Anonymous]

Hi @amitchandak thank you dor the info! 

In that case, I really hope someone changes the wording in the "Learning Path" modules.

Thanks!