Technical requirements
There are a few technical issues that you will need to address if you are to follow along and understand/try the examples yourself. You will require the following:
- Access to a stable and reasonably fast internet connection.
- A newer version of Microsoft Power BI on your desktop. Microsoft sells one of its Office versions with Power BI included. Pricing varies.
- Python 3.5 or above installed on your desktop. Look for the latest stable version.
- A basic understanding of visualizations using Power BI – simple reports and charts.
- A basic understanding of Python scripting and the use of packages in Python.
- An account with Open AI. You must also understand what “API” means.
- A basic understanding of finance. You must be acquainted with company balance sheets and income statements and understand the difference between the two.
With this set of knowledge and tools, we are confident that you will understand the chapters...
