Power BI is Better When You Learn To Write DAX
Power BI is a powerful tool, but it reaches its full potential when you learn DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), the formula language that drives advanced analytics and dynamic insights. In Supercharge Power BI, expert Matt Allington explains DAX in plain language, guiding you step by step through its practical use.
Designed for Excel users, Power BI newcomers, and self-taught analysts, this book skips the jargon and theory overload. Instead, it uses real examples and hands-on practice to teach you how DAX truly works. You’ll build a data model from scratch, apply concepts as you go, and learn by doing rather than memorizing.
What You’ll Learn:
- The fundamentals of data modeling and why they matter
- The difference between calculated columns, measures, and tables, and how to use them effectively
- How filter context, row context, and context transition impact your formulas
- How to build KPIs, comparisons, and time-based calculations
- Tips for avoiding common mistakes and improving performance
By the end, you’ll not only know what DAX can do, but also understand how it works and how to use it to solve real business problems.
Whether you’re working in Power BI, Excel Power Pivot, or both, Supercharge Power BI is your practical guide to unlocking the full power of your data and becoming the go-to analytics expert in your organization.