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Exciting Update! Just completed the "Introduction to DAX" course, and I'm thrilled to share my newfound skills with you all! 🎉 From crafting calculated columns to creating a robust calendar table, this course has equipped me with the power to build meaningful insights from raw data. Mastering the art of measures has been a game-changer! Now, I can confidently design dynamic measures tables, ensuring my analysis is not only accurate but also scalable. Armed with DAX functions like CALCULATE, FILTER, KEEPFILTER, RELATED, RELATEDTABLE, SELECTEDVALUE, DIVIDE, TREATAS, and SWITCH, I'm ready to navigate complex data scenarios with ease. 🔗 Linking the pieces of the data puzzle has never been this empowering. With a deep understanding of DAX, I'm equipped to make informed decisions that drive results and insights. Grateful for this learning journey and excited to implement these skills in my work. Here's to never-ending growth and the thrill of conquering new challenges! #DAX #DataAnalysis #NewSkills #LearningJourney #Analytics #LinkedInLearning #powerbi

I hope this post finds you well.!! I wanted to share a bit about my recent learning in #PowerBI !! Exploring the intricacies of DAX formulas, from Averagex to Calculate, Filter, Values, Concatenatex, Countrows, Totalytd, Isonorafter, Hasonefilter, and more. These formulas are like building blocks, shaping the way data is analyzed and interpreted. Understanding the significance of creating a date table in financial analysis. It's the backbone of time-based analysis, unlocking the power to analyze trends, patterns, and make informed decisions. Data visualization has become a fascinating puzzle, figuring out which chart is the perfect fit for specific datasets. It's not just about creating pretty visuals but conveying the story behind the numbers effectively. Excited to keep learning and applying these skills to enhance data-driven decision-making! #DataAnalytics #datavisualization #dataanalysis #dataanalyticsjourney #daxfunctions #powerbitraining #powerbitips

📽️ Video Alert: Mastering DAX Calculate Function! 📊 Hey LinkedIn fam! Excited to share my latest video tutorial on mastering the DAX Calculate function. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about leveraging Calculate function in DAX for powerful data analysis. In this video, I break down the syntax of the DAX Calculate function and provide real-world examples to demonstrate its application. From basic usage to advanced techniques, you'll learn how to manipulate filter contexts, perform calculations, and gain insights into your data like never before. Key highlights include: 🔍 Understanding the syntax of DAX Calculate function 📈 Practical examples illustrating its usage in various scenarios 💡 Tips and tricks for optimizing performance and efficiency 🚀 Unlocking the full potential of your data models with Calculate function Whether you're diving into DAX for the first time or looking to enhance your existing skills, this video is a must-watch! Don't miss out on the opportunity to level up your data analysis game. Feel free to like, share, and comment with your thoughts and questions. Let's empower each other to harness the true power of DAX! #DAX #DataAnalysis #PowerBI #DataModeling #LinkedInLearning #Analytics #DataScience #DataVisualization

🚀 Continuing our journey into DAX with Chapter 1️⃣3️⃣ of The Definitive Guide to DAX. This chapter focuses on authoring queries with DAX. Here's my top five takeaways this week: 💡 Improving Flexibility and Performance: Knowing how to combine query functions is a skill that leads to better focused queries and more efficient measures. Most of the query functions in this chapter can be leveraged in measures. ⚡️ SUMMARIZE with ADDCOLUMNS and SUMMARIZECOLUMNS: Two functions that are invaluable for grouping and aggregating data, allowing for dynamic filtered measures. See the Feb 2023 update on SUMMARIZECOLUMNS available on dax guide. Also beware of adding columns in SUMMARIZE. 🥇 TOPN: Rather than returning all table columns with TOPN, I found it very practical to combine SUMMARIZE with TOPN, reducing query (measure filter) to just those columns that are relevant to our filter result. ⚡️ GENERATE: Helpful when needing to iterate over a row context while also respecting a higher level grouping such as calendar year. The chapter walks through a nice example of solving for the top three selling products for each calendar year filtered. ⚡️ Appreciating Auto-Exist: It's good to know how auto-exist optimizes query results by returning only existing value combinations within the same table. Understanding its behavior helps prevent potential pitfalls in certain filtering conditions. 🔍 These, and many other functions in this chapter prove how queries take our DAX to the next level with faster more focused results for our report consumers. If you're reading through the DAX bible, drop a comment below! How is DAX helping you bring more powerful insights in your role? 📊📚 #PowerBI #DAX #LearningTogether #SML #DataAnalysis

📊 Exploring DAX: Multiple Paths to Solving a Business Challenge Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋Excited to share diverse approaches in applying DAX for a common problem statement! 📈 1️⃣ **Iterative Calculations:** - Use iterative functions like 'SUMX' for row-wise computations. - Example: Calculating cumulative sales over time. 2️⃣ **Time Intelligence:** - Leverage DAX time functions for analyzing trends over periods. - Example: Comparing year-over-year growth with 'SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR'. 3️⃣ **Filter Context Manipulation:** - Understand and modify filter context for precise results. - Example: Dynamic ranking based on selected criteria. 4️⃣ **Statistical Aggregation:** - Utilize statistical functions for complex analyses. - Example: Implementing moving averages with 'AVERAGEX'. 5️⃣ **Advanced Calculations:** - Combine DAX functions creatively for sophisticated outcomes. - Example: Creating custom scoring algorithms. By embracing these strategies, we empower ourselves to solve problems efficiently and uncover new insights. 💡 Share your thoughts and favorite DAX techniques below! #DAX #DataAnalytics #powerbi #businessanalytics #businessinteligence

🚀 Just wrapped up a 25-day DAX challenge and the insights have been game-changing! Dive into my latest blog to discover key learnings and some powerful DAX functions. #DAX #PowerBI #DataAnalytics https://lnkd.in/guFVg-4Q

🚀 DAX Function Series: Unlocking the Power of Data Analysis! 🚀 I am excited to announce the launch of my new series on DAX functions! Today, I kicked off the series with an in-depth theoretical exploration of three fundamental DAX functions: SUM, AVERAGE, and CALCULATE. 📊 SUM: Learn how to aggregate your numerical data seamlessly. 📊 AVERAGE: Discover the power of calculating the mean value in your datasets. 📊 CALCULATE: Master the art of modifying filter contexts for dynamic and complex calculations. In this first part of the series, I shared detailed explanations and examples to help you understand these essential functions. Whether you're new to DAX or looking to solidify your knowledge, this series is designed to enhance your data analysis skills. But that's not all! 🎥 In just a few minutes, I will be uploading a practical video demonstration. This video will guide you through real-world applications of these functions, showing you how to implement them effectively in your data models. 🔗 Stay tuned for the practical video and be sure to check out the theoretical explanations in my recent PowerPoint presentation. Let's dive into the world of DAX together and unlock new insights from your data! Follow my journey and don't miss out on future updates as we explore more DAX functions and their powerful applications. #DataAnalysis #PowerBI #DAX #BusinessIntelligence #LearningSeries #DataScience

🌟 15 Essential DAX Functions Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) - a world of its own! Come with me as we unravel the power of the most commonly used DAX functions. In today's data-driven landscape, understanding these foundational functions is key to unlocking actionable insights, driving informed decisions, and optimizing data analysis workflows. From calculating aggregate/filter functions to table manipulation to performing time intelligence, relationship and conditional logic, these functions serve as pillars in navigating and transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights. Sharing a powerful pdf curated by the Codebasics team, for learners to understand the potential of DAX which can help elevate our data analytics journey. The pdf explains DAX functions efficiently using syntax and examples. Let's learn together and remove the fear associated with DAX. Dhaval Patel Hemanand Vadivel #dataanalysis #dataanalytics #powerbi #businessintelligence #bitool #daxmeasures #daxfunctions #datainsights

📊 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟎-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐀𝐗 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐀𝐗 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 📊 Today, we're delving into the heart of 𝐃𝐀𝐗 with a focus on some of the most essential functions. While 𝐃𝐀𝐗 boasts a wide array of functions, it's important to start with the fundamentals: 𝐒𝐔𝐌: The SUM function is your go-to for calculating totals and aggregating data. Whether it's sales figures or quantities, 𝐒𝐔𝐌 is your trusty companion. 𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄: When you need to understand the central tendency of your data, 𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 comes to the rescue. It provides insight into the typical value in your dataset. 𝐌𝐈𝐍: MIN helps you pinpoint the smallest value in a column, which can be invaluable for identifying lows or setting thresholds. 𝐌𝐀𝐗: On the flip side, 𝐌𝐀𝐗 helps you identify the largest value, ideal for identifying highs or setting upper limits. These functions are the 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐀𝐗, but our journey is far from over. In the coming days, we'll explore more 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 DAX functions, including time 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, which will take your data analysis to new heights. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒚 4, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆'𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝑨𝑿 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔! #30daydax #DAX #DataAnalysis #DAXFunctions #LinkedInLearning #powerbi #powerbideveloper #powerbitraining #powerbitips #powerbidevelopers

🚀 Elevate Your Time Intelligence in DAX! 🚀 Unlock the power of time-related functions in #DAX for seamless date and time manipulations in your #PowerBI and #PowerPivot projects. Here are some key functions to supercharge your analyses: 1. NOW(): Get the current date and time. 2. TODAY(): Snag the current date sans the time. 3. YEAR(), MONTH(), DAY(): Extract specific components from a date. 4. DATE(): Craft a date using year, month, and day inputs. 5. TIME(): Shape time with hours, minutes, and seconds. 6. DATEDIFF (): Calculate date differences in days, months, or years. 7. EOMONTH (): Retrieve the last day of the month. 8. EDATE (): Add or subtract months from a date. 9. NOW () - [DateColumn]: Measure the difference from the current date. 10.FORMAT (): Transform date or time into a custom text format. Master these functions to optimize your time-centric analyses and reporting. 💡💼 #DataAnalytics #LinkedInLearning #DataScience #DataManagement