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The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)
The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)

The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M): Mastering complex data transformation with Power Query

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The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)

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Key benefits

  • Get comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced Power Query concepts
  • Gain hands-on experience with practical examples based on real-world problems
  • Delve into the intricacies of Power Query M language for enhanced data manipulation

Description

Data transformation is a critical step in building data models and business intelligence reports. Power Query is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to master data transformation, and this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make the most of it. The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M) will help you build a solid foundation in the Power Query M language. As you progress through the chapters, you'll learn how to use that knowledge to implement advanced concepts and data transformations. This will set the stage for an uncompromisingly thorough exploration of the Power Query M Language. You'll also get to grips with optimizing performance, handling errors, and implementing efficient data processing techniques. As this is a hands-on guide, the practical examples in the chapters will help you gain the skills to apply Power Query to real-world problems and improve your data analysis capabilities. By the end of this book, you will be able to leverage all of Power Query's remarkable capabilities for data transformation.

Who is this book for?

This book is for business analysts, business intelligence professionals, and power business users working with data who want to add Power Query mastery to their resume. This book will be beneficial for anyone who wants to automate their process of data cleaning and save huge amount of time. Having some basic experience in Power Query is recommended.

What you will learn

  • Gain a strong understanding of Power Query fundamentals
  • Master various functions within Power Query to perform complex data operations
  • Acquire knowledge about values, types, and control structures in Power Query
  • Develop proficiency in error handling techniques
  • Learn performance optimization strategies for Power Query
  • Apply what you've learned to real-world scenarios, including common troublesome patterns

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Table of Contents

18 Chapters
Introducing M Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with Power Query/M Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Accessing and Combining Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding Values and Expressions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding Data Types Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Structured Values Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Conceptualizing M Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with Nested Structures Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Parameters and Custom Functions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Dealing with Dates, Times, and Durations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Comparers, Replacers, Combiners, and Splitters Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Handling Errors and Debugging Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Iteration and Recursion Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Troublesome Data Patterns Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Optimizing Performance Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Enabling Extensions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Has everything a data cleaner could ask for.
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practical solutions with concepts not easy to find
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Brian Julius, Power BI Expert and Instructor Apr 01, 2024
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The M language sits on the computers of over one billion Excel and Power BI users worldwide, yet only a very small percentage of those users are aware of its existence, and an even smaller fraction are able to effectively leverage its immense power and flexibility. With over 720 built-in functions (the majority of which are not accessible via the UI), the M language enables you to master nearly any data-related task.One of the reasons M is such an underutilized gem is that in the fourteen years of its existence, no one (until now) has written a comprehensive guide to M coding. The three authors of this book are among the most experienced and knowledgeable M experts in the world, and do a brilliant job guiding the reader from the fundamental concepts of M through its most advanced functions and applications.This book is neither a quick nor easy read, but will reward careful study with deep understanding and dramatically increased abilities in data cleaning, transformation, modeling, automation, and analysis.
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