Supercharge Power BI: Power BI is Better When You Learn To Write DAX

by Matt Allington

Data analysis expressions (DAX) is the formula language of Power BI. Learning the DAX language is key to empower Power BI users so they can take advantage of these new Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities. This third edition has been updated for the new Power BI Ribbon interface while still providing a bridge for readers wanting to learn DAX in the Power BI, Power Pivot, or Excel.

Genres: Technical

288 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2021

Reviews

[Fiona Dax · Rating 5 out of 5]

If You want a quick way to learn and practise DAX in efficient way,You HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK.
highly recommended.

[CJM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must be everyone's introductory text to PBI

This book starts from the basics.
It takes you through a structured journey, building on new concepts slowly but in a natural way.

For newbies to PBI, read this to get a solid foundation from which you can then build up. This book has loads of practice exercises ,ensuring you get a good grounding. Don't waste more time starting with YouTube videos: learn PBI in a structured way and you'll thank yourself later.

Thank you Matt for sharing your knowledge, you're the best teacher for newbies.

[Rohit Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great book to learn and understand DAX. Really recommend it for anyone trying to really learn DAX from basic ti high.

[Carlos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbooks aren't usually entertaining, but this book taught me some things.

[Yousef Adel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to build up your base knowledge in Power BI and DAX writing. The book uniquely illustrates the core concepts of filter and row context and how the relationships between tables work. Also, provide the reader with a good idea of how Power BI engines work (with no deep technical details). It was great to know and read this book! if you are into Power BI this book is Highly recommended.

[Wilhelm van der Merwe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent DAX training and reference book. I would definitely recommend it to anybody interested in taking their Power BI experience to the next level. Thanks, Matt!

[Ahmad Gulfam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the best book on Business Intelligence using Microsoft's Power BI tools. Well explained concepts with hands on practice.
Must read if someone wants to learn Power BI with ease.