Data analysis and engineering

Power BI Conditional Marker Sizing: Enhancing UX with DAX

Power BI Conditional Marker Sizing

Power BI Conditional Marker Sizing is popular for users looking to enhance their visuals. This approach uses inactive relationship tables and DAX, allowing for adjustments to visual elements as users interact with them. This blog post builds on previous knowledge about disconnected tables, focusing on practical ways to adjust marker sizes for clearer visual communication. …

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Elevate Power BI Visuals with Disconnected Tables

Power BI Visuals with Disconnected Tables

Power BI visuals with disconnected tables provide a simple yet powerful solution for enhancing dashboards without impacting the underlying data. This approach is perfect for when you need your visuals to remain interactive but not influence data aggregation. In this post, I’ll walk you through a clear, step-by-step process on how to use disconnected tables …

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Master Multi-Table Filtering in DAX: A Comprehensive Guide

Multi-Table Filtering in DAX

Multi-Table Filtering in DAX is a crucial technique that elevates your data modelling capabilities within Microsoft Power BI. DAX, or Data Analysis Expressions, is a robust language that empowers users to perform complex functions and refine their data dynamically. A pivotal function in DAX is FILTER, which simplifies the application of conditions across different tables. …

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Mastering SELECTEDVALUE in DAX: Essential Tips for Power BI Users

SELECTEDVALUE in DAX

SELECTEDVALUE in DAX is a crucial function in the Power BI formula language known as Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), which excels in crafting custom calculations and manipulating data. This function adeptly pulls a single value from a column, given that the column’s context is narrowed down to one unique value. It proves especially valuable in …

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Using ISINSCOPE and Advanced DAX to Optimize Newsletter Campaigns: A Step-by-Step Power BI Guide

ISINSCOPE and Advanced

ISINSCOPE and advanced DAX functions in Power BI provide essential tools for marketers and data analysts aiming to dissect and understand data comprehensively. This guide delves into utilizing these sophisticated functions to scrutinize newsletter signup data across a 16-week timeline. By mastering these capabilities, marketers can refine their strategies, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of their …

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Power BI Custom Connectors: A Powerful Step-by-Step Guide

Power BI Custom Connectors

Power BI Custom Connectors can significantly boost your data analysis in Microsoft’s Power BI, a top tool for turning complex data into clear insights. Although Power BI is already powerful with its user-friendly design and extensive reporting tools, using custom connectors lets you do even more. These connectors help you access a wide range of …

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Crafting Advanced SQL Views with CROSS APPLY and Conditional Sorting

CROSS APPLY and Conditional Sorting

In the world of database management, SQL views stand out as a powerful tool for simplifying complex queries and enhancing data analysis. Particularly, when combined with advanced techniques like CROSS APPLY and conditional sorting, views can significantly streamline data manipulation and reporting tasks. This post delves into a sophisticated method of creating SQL views that …

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How I Increased my Earning Capacity by 20% with the PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst Certification

PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst Certification

The PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification marked an important moment in my career, validating my skills in using Power BI for data-driven decisions and directly contributing to a more than 20% increase in my earning capacity right after I got certified. In the dynamic field of data analytics, choosing the right certification can significantly …

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Mastering Pivot Unpivot and Transpose in Power BI Power Query

Pivot, Unpivot, and Transpose in Power BI Power Query

In this blog post, I’ll focus on the practical use of Pivot Unpivot and Transpose in Power BI Power Query, key tools for restructuring your data to better align with your analysis goals. We aim to share useful tips and insights to enhance your efficiency and understanding of these functions, making it easier to tailor …

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