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Mastering Tableau 2023 - Fourth Edition

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Product type Book
Published in Aug 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803233765
Pages 684 pages
Edition 4th Edition
Languages
Author (1):
Marleen Meier Marleen Meier
Profile icon Marleen Meier
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters close

Preface 1. Reviewing the Basics 2. Getting Your Data Ready 3. Using Tableau Prep Builder 4. Learning about Joins, Blends, and Data Structures 5. Introducing Table Calculations 6. Utilizing OData, Data Densification, Big Data, and Google BigQuery 7. Practicing Level of Detail Calculations 8. Going Beyond the Basics 9. Working with Maps 10. Presenting with Tableau 11. Designing Dashboards and Best Practices for Visualizations 12. Leveraging Advanced Analytics 13. Improving Performance 14. Exploring Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud 15. Integrating Programming Languages 16. Developing Data Governance Practices 17. Other Books You May Enjoy
18. Index

Designing Dashboards and Best Practices for Visualizations

Now, we will delve into the essential principles and best practices of data visualization, focusing specifically on dashboard design. By exploring how to present data in a visually compelling and informative manner, you will gain the knowledge and learn techniques that will help to create impactful dashboards to effectively communicate insights, drive decision-making, and engage your audience. This chapter was influenced by some giants in data visualization: The Functional Art by Alberto Cairo, Information Dashboard Design by Stephen Few, The Big Book of Dashboards by Steve Wexley, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Andy Cotgraeve, Universal Principles of Design by William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler, Data Story by Nancy Duarte, and The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward Tufte.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Visualization design theory
  • Formatting rules
  • Color...
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