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Power Query for Power BI and Excel: Transform and Shape Data
Paperback
ApplicationsDatabasesGeneral Computers
Publisher Price: $20.99
Publisher: Independent Cat
Published: Nov 8 2023
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Introduction
Welcome to Power Query for Power BI and Excel: Transform and Shape Data. In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a journey through the powerful world of data transformation and preparation using Microsoft Power Query, an essential tool for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and Excel enthusiasts.
In today's data-driven landscape, the ability to work with data effectively is a critical skill. Organizations rely on accurate, clean, and well-structured data to make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge. Power Query empowers you to seamlessly access, transform, and shape your data, enabling you to uncover valuable insights and drive intelligent actions.
Our book is designed to take you from the fundamentals of Power Query to advanced techniques, ensuring that you master this versatile tool. Whether you're working with data from a variety of sources, cleaning and transforming data for analysis, or automating data workflows, this book provides a step-by-step guide to tackle real-world data challenges with confidence.
What You'll Discover:
1. Power Query Fundamentals: We'll start with the basics, ensuring you have a solid understanding of Power Query's core concepts, user interface, and data transformation capabilities.
2. Data Transformation Techniques: Learn how to clean and shape data from various sources, including Excel spreadsheets, databases, web services, and more. We'll guide you through common data cleaning and transformation tasks, equipping you with the skills to handle data of all shapes and sizes.
3. Advanced Transformations: Dive into advanced data transformation techniques, including custom functions, conditional logic, and combining data from multiple sources. Unlock the full potential of Power Query to manipulate your data as needed.
4. Automating Workflows: Discover how to automate data transformation workflows, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. We'll explore scripting, scheduling data refresh, and ensuring data reliability in a production environment.
5. Specialized Use Cases: Explore how Power Query can be applied to specialized fields such as financial analysis, text and natural language processing, and more. Real-world examples and case studies demonstrate the practical applications of Power Query.
6. Tips, Resources, and Community: We'll provide tips and resources to enhance your Power Query skills, and we'll guide you on staying updated with the latest developments. You'll also learn about the Power Query community and forums for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
This book is for both beginners looking to build a strong foundation and experienced users aiming to expand their expertise. With a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, you'll be well-equipped to tackle diverse data challenges in your professional and personal projects.
Whether you're a data analyst, business intelligence professional, Excel user, or anyone passionate about working with data, Power Query for Power BI and Excel: Transform and Shape Data is your key to unlocking the full potential of your data.
Get ready to transform your data and supercharge your data analysis capabilities. Let's dive in!
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