Supercharge Excel

Learn How to Write DAX for Power Pivot

Publisher:Packt Publishing Limited

By: MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books and Matt Allington

Paid access

|Oct 2024

E-Book €10.99Institutions €105.95

Unlock Excel's full potential with data modeling and DAX. Learn step-by-step techniques to elevate your data analysis game.

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of foundational to advanced DAX functions
Step-by-step approach with practical examples
Adequate bridge between Excel skills to Power BI proficiency

Book Description

This guide empowers you to master Excel and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), guiding you from the basics of data modeling to advanced DAX functions. You'll begin by learning how to load and structure data effectively, then dive into essential DAX functions like SUM, COUNT, and FILTER, which are crucial for accurate data manipulation. As you progress, the book covers advanced concepts such as context transition, calculated columns, and time intelligence, enabling you to perform sophisticated data analyses.

By incorporating hands-on exercises, the guide ensures that you can apply what you've learned to real-world scenarios. You'll also explore advanced topics like disconnected tables and cube formulas, expanding your ability to create dynamic models and dashboards. Towards the end, the guide introduces transitioning from Excel to Power BI, helping you leverage your Excel expertise in a more powerful environment.

This book is perfect for technical professionals and Excel power users looking to enhance their data analysis skills and transition smoothly to Power BI. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and tools to take your data modeling and analysis to the next level.

What you will learn

Understand data modeling concepts
Load and transform data efficiently
Apply DAX functions
Use iterators for advanced calculations
Implement context transition techniques
Master advanced Excel-to-Power BI skills

Who this book is for

Ideal for data analysts, Excel users, and business intelligence professionals looking to deepen their data modeling and DAX skills. Basic knowledge of Excel is recommended, but no prior experience with DAX or Power BI is required.

Concept: Introduction to Data Modelling
Concept: Loading Data
Concept: Measures
DAX Topic: SUM(), COUNT(), COUNTROWS(), MIN(), MAX(), COUNTBLANK(), and DIVIDE()
Concept: Filter Propagation
Concept: Lookup Tables and Data Tables
DAX Topic: The Basic Iterators SUMX() and AVERAGEX()
DAX Topic: Calculated Columns
DAX Topic: CALCULATE()
Concept: Evaluation Context and Context Transition
DAX Topic: IF(), SWITCH(), and FIND()
DAX Topic: VALUES() and HASONEVALUE()
DAX Topic: ALL(), ALLEXCEPT(), and ALLSELECTED()
DAX Topic: FILTER()
DAX Topic: Time Intelligence
DAX Topic: RELATED() and RELATEDTABLE()
Concept: Disconnected Tables
Concept: KPIs
Concept: Multiple Data Tables
Concept: Cube Formulas
Moving from Excel to Power BI
Next Steps on Your DAX Journey

PDF ISBN: 978-1-83664-674-7

Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited

Publication date: 2024

Language: English

Pages: 219

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Supercharge Excel

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