Fetching Latest Data from a Web API Data Source in Bold BI
When working with Web API data sources in Bold BI, it is essential to understand the available connection modes and how they impact data retrieval. This article explains the two connection modes—extract mode and live mode—and how to ensure you are getting the latest data when your dashboard is executed.
Connection Modes
Live Mode
In live mode, data is directly rendered from your API. This means that every time the dashboard is executed, it fetches the most recent data available from the Web API.
For more information on live mode, please refer to the live mode connection.
Extract Mode
In extract mode, data is stored in the Bold BI data store database configured during the installation process. To ensure that you are working with the latest data, you need to schedule a data source refresh. This refresh will periodically update the data stored in the Bold BI data store.
For more information on extract mode, please refer to the extract mode connection.
Scheduling Data Source Refresh
To get the latest data in extract mode data sources, you can schedule a data source refresh. This will periodically update the data, ensuring that your dashboard reflects the most recent information.
For more information on refresh setting, please refer to the data refresh settings.
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