Editing JSON of Fabric Data Pipelines - Part 1

Problem Statement

As of June 21, 2024; the JSON Source code equivalent of the Fabric data pipeline is in the view-only format in the Fabric portal.

So is it possible to edit the JSON code of the Fabric data pipelines similar to the PaaS Azure Data factory?

Solution

In order to make the JSON code of the pipeline editable, we would need to add an additional parameter to the existing pipeline URL.

feature.enableJsonEdit=1

To append the additional parameter, we would use ‘?’ if this is the first parameter else, we would leverage '&'

Original URL

The JSON is View only mode.

Appended URL

The JSON is in edit mode.

Now, Edit the JSON as per the necessary requirements and click OK.

Go back to the Home tab, but we would notice that the Save option is in the disabled state even though your changes would reflect in the UI.

Make any minor changes at the UI level post making major changes via JSON to enable the Save icon and Click on Save. ( The minor changes can be renamed, updating default parameters, etc.)