Learn how to use the Power Query M formula language and its functions effectively for better data modeling and impactful business intelligence reports. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesGet comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced Power Query conceptsGain hands-on experience with practical examples based on real-world problemsDelve into the intricacies of Power Query M language ...

Power Query is the amazing new data cleansing tool in both Excel and Power BI Desktop. Do you find yourself performing the same data cleansing steps day after day? Power Query will make it faster to clean your data the first time. While Power Query is powerful, the interface is subtle—there are tools hiding in plain sight that are easy to miss. Go beyond the obvious and take Power Query to new levels with this book.

Supercharge your Power BI skills with DAX! This guide empowers Power BI users to master Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), enhancing their Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities in Power BI, Power Pivot, and Excel. Updated for the new Power BI Ribbon interface, this third edition bridges the gap for users seeking to leverage DAX for effective data modeling and analysis.Learn to write DAX formulas, create interactive reports, and solve real-world business reporting c...

Power Query is one component of the Power BI (Business Intelligence) product from Microsoft, and "M" is the name of the programming language created by it. As more business intelligence pros begin using Power Pivot, they find that they do not have the Excel skills to clean the data in Excel; Power Query solves this problem. This book shows how to use the Power Query tool to get difficult data sets into both Excel and Power Pivot, and is solely devoted to Power Query dashboarding and report...

Visual Basic 2010 Essentials is intended to be of use to both novices looking to learn Visual Basic 2010 and to those proficient in other languages that plan to cross-train from other programming languages. The Visual Basic language combined with the Visual Studio 2010 development environment provides a uniquely powerful yet easy to learn programming environment allowing even the absolute beginner to rapidly create and deploy Windows applications. Visual Basic 2010 Essentials begins with inst...

Essential Programming Skills--Made Easy!Learn programming fundamentals quickly with help from this hands-on tutorial. No previous experience required! Programming: A Beginner's Guide gets you started right away writing a simple but useful program in Visual Basic Express Edition, and then moves on to more advanced projects, including a quiz program and a protected personal diary. You'll develop real-world programming skills, like designing user interfaces a...

Programming Concepts in C++ is one in a series of books that introduce the basic concepts of computer programming, using a selected programming language. Other books in the series use languages like Java and Python, but all focus on concepts and not on any particular language. The presentation of the material is the same in each language, and much of the text is identical. Code samples are specific to the selected language, and some unique language features are unavoidably included, but th...

The only Oracle Press guide to MySQL Workbench explains how to design and model MySQL databases.MySQL Workbench Data Modeling and Development helps developers learn how to effectively use this powerful product for database modeling, reverse engineering, and interaction with the database without writing SQL statements. MySQL Workbench is a graphical user interface that can be used to create and maintain MySQL databases without coding. The book covers the interface and exp...

Microsoft Office Access 2007 VBA builds on the skills you’ve already developed in creating database applications and helps you take them to the next level–using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to accomplish things you once performed manually. To facilitate this lofty goal, Access includes the VBA programming language. Even if you’ve never programmed, this book will help you learn how to leverage the power of VBA to make your work with Access more efficient than ever before.

As the Java programming language has increased in both functionality and complexity, developers have demanded more of their program editors. Gone are the days when a simple visual editor is sufficient for even small programming projects. While there are numerous IDEs available today for use by Java developers, one stands above the rest, not only for its functionality, but for its extensibility: NetBeans.In NetBeans: The Definitive Guide, you'll find out how to use this IDE to its ...

Explore various Azure services to build solutions that leverage effective design patternsKey FeaturesCreate, deploy, and host cloud applications on AzureUnderstand various Azure services that help you host serverless applicationsExplore practical examples to help you secure and troubleshoot your cloud environmentBook DescriptionAzure is one of the leading public cloud service providers. Thanks to a number of Azure service upd...

Harness the power of SQL Server 2017 Integration Services to build your data integration solutions with easeKey Features\[\*\] Acquaint yourself with all the newly introduced features in SQL Server 2017 Integration Services\[\*\] Program and extend your packages to enhance their functionality\[\*\] This detailed, step-by-step guide covers everything you need to develop efficient data integration and data transformation solutions for your organi...