Power Query Lint: Enhancing M Code Performance and Quality

Power Query Lint is an innovative web-based tool aimed at improving the quality, readability, and performance of Power Query M code, which is essential for data transformation tasks in Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Fabric. This presentation will introduce attendees to the tool's capabilities, including its ability to detect syntax errors, deprecated functions, inefficient patterns, and formatting inconsistencies. By identifying potential issues early in the development cycle, Power Query Lint helps developers adhere to best practices, thereby enhancing the maintainability and performance of their data transformation queries.

In addition to its interactive web interface, Power Query Lint provides an API that facilitates automated linting workflows and seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines. This functionality supports continuous code quality checks and aligns with DataOps principles by promoting automation, collaboration, and rapid feedback in data pipeline development and maintenance. Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to leverage these features to write cleaner, more efficient Power Query code with increased confidence and automation.