Dax for Dummies - by Michael Alexander & Juan Escobar (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Take charge of your data by creating custom PowerBI formulas with the DAX language

DAX For Dummies is your essential resource for learning the formula language that unlocks expanded capabilities in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. To maximize the value of your data, you'll need to create dynamic calculations, KPIs, and other analyses specific to you. With this beginner-friendly book, you can learn to do just that. You'll discover the basics of the DAX language and how it differs from the syntax of Excel formulas, along with tools and workflows, so you can super-power your number crunching skills. You'll even learn to leverage AI assistance to generate better insights, faster. Level your organization up to data-driven status, with this valuable Dummies guide.

• Get step-by-step instructions for starting out with DAX formulas in PowerBI
• Create measures and calculated columns, master aggregation functions, and build time-intelligence calculations
• Learn to write complex DAX formulas to solve powerful equations
• Debug DAX formulas and improve productivity with AI assistance

DAX For Dummies is perfect for business analysts, data professionals, and leaders who are ready to make the leap from building simple reports to unlocking advanced analysis for potent business insights.