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Mastering Power Query in Power BI and Excel: Learning real-world Power Query and M Techniques for a better data analysis (The Definitive Guide to Power Query in Power BI and Excel Book 2)

by Reza Rad

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Data analysis has become an essential skill in today's data-driven world. However, extracting meaningful insights from raw data can be a time-consuming and error-prone task. Power Query, a powerful tool in the Microsoft Power BI suite, streamlines data transformation and analysis, enabling you to work smarter and faster.

This comprehensive guide provides a deep dive into the real-world techniques and strategies used by data professionals to transform and analyze data efficiently with Power Query. From data cleansing and wrangling to advanced modeling and optimization, you'll master the skills to unlock the full potential of your data.

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Power Query

* Understanding the Power Query interface and workflow * Importing data from various sources (Excel, CSV, databases) * Applying basic transformations (filtering, sorting, grouping) * Creating custom functions and formulas

Chapter 2: Data Cleansing and Wrangling

* Identifying and removing duplicate records * Splitting, merging, and reshaping data * Dealing with missing values and outliers * Applying data validation and error handling

Chapter 3: Advanced Data Transformation

* Using Power Query M language for complex transformations * Unpivoting and pivoting data * Creating calculated columns and tables * Aggregating and summarizing data

Chapter 4: Data Modeling and Relationships

* Understanding data modeling concepts and best practices * Creating relationships between tables * Building star and snowflake schemas * Implementing data integrity and referential constraints

Chapter 5: Optimization and Performance Techniques

* Identifying and optimizing slow queries * Using performance profiling tools * Applying incremental loading and caching techniques * Parallelizing data transformations

Chapter 6: Advanced Power Query Techniques

* Custom connectors and data sources * Web scraping and text parsing * Machine learning and AI-powered transformations * Automating Power Query workflows

Mastering the techniques presented in this guide will empower you to transform and analyze data with confidence and efficiency. You'll be equipped to handle complex data challenges, extract valuable insights, and make informed decisions based on accurate and reliable data.

Whether you're a beginner seeking to unlock the potential of Power Query or an experienced data professional looking to enhance your skills, this book is an invaluable resource that will elevate your data analysis capabilities to the next level.

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Mastering Power Query in Power BI and Excel: Learning real-world Power Query and M Techniques for a better data analysis (The Definitive Guide to Power Query in Power BI and Excel Book 2)

by Reza Rad

4.8 out of 5