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Vamsi Chakravarthy Jan 30, 2023

I am a tableau developer myself and have been in the IT industry for almost 10 years now. I read a lot of blogs and journals on data modeling and etl and business analytics and tableau in particular and I can say with confidence that this ebook gives you so many new insights to anyone that's new to Tableau and also to experienced people alike. Data modeling, business intelligence concepts are explained in detail and with practical use cases.A detailed writing, I recommend this book to anyone in IT

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Peter Jonsson Feb 28, 2023

Just finished ’Data Modeling with Tableau’ by the amazing Kirk Munroe and I’m thrilled by the massive loads of great insight in this book; perfect balance of being comprehensive and easy to follow along. Read it cover to cover, did all exercises & I’m impressed with the attention to details, although very easy to follow along. I recommend it to any aspiring Tableau Data Rockstar analysts out there.

iris Feb 28, 2023

"Data Modeling with Tableau" by Kirk Munroe is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in learning how to create effective data models using Tableau and Tableau Prep. The book provides a step-by-step approach to building data models, starting from understanding the basics of data modeling, to designing and implementing advanced data models.One of the strengths of the book is the way it breaks down the process of data modeling into simple and easy-to-understand steps. The author uses a practical approach to illustrate how to create data models. This helps readers to not only understand the concepts but also see how they can be applied in real-life situations.The book covers a wide range of topics, from designing simple data models to more complex data models with multiple data sources. The author provides a detailed explanation of how to connect to different data sources, and how to combine and transform data to create meaningful insights.Another strength of the book is the clear and concise writing style. The author explains complex concepts in a simple and straightforward manner, making it easy for readers to follow along.Overall, "Data Modeling with Tableau" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to create effective data models using Tableau. The book is well-organized, easy to follow, and provides a wealth of practical advice and guidance. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to take their Tableau skills to the next level.

Mark Bradbourne Jan 10, 2023

There are so many books about Tableau on the market, so I can’t lie and say I wasn’t concerned about overlap in the library, but I was pleasantly surprised.This deep dive in to the why, and how of preparing data for effective use in Tableau was something I wasn’t expecting but after reviewing the book it’s an amazing gap to fill in the Tableau library.This isn’t the sexy part of Tableau, but if you want to be successful, it’s the necessary part. Being able to construct secure, concise, and effective data sources for your organization is critical for success. This book will help you get there.If you are responsible for your data engineering, data source creation, or just want to be able to have a deeper understanding of data sources for your own analysis, this one should be on your shelf.

Donal O'Beirne Jan 07, 2023

So many books and articles on Tableau focus on the visualization practice but leave data modelling as a neglected stepchild, secondary to the images and charts being generated.This is a shortcoming for all enterprise and corporate users, who need to first build effective and performative data models in tableau using a variety of data sources and types. Indeed one of the challenges with Tableau is getting the data into it using source data rather than extracts. One other challenge is that it is assumed that users have access to the full stack, including Prep, Catalog, Data Management, and more.This book finally addresses many of these issues. It takes you though all the secrets, tips, and capabilities of Tableau Desktop, Server, and Online in building fast and effective data models. This book is an excellent primer for data analysts & scientists, product owners, and business analysts to be able to build effective corporate dashboards.As a Tableau Product Owner, what I appreciate the most is that regardless of your technology stack that you can get the most of the platform using this book. If you only have Tableau Desktop or Server, and not the add-ons like Prep, you can still build out well performing models. It's not a sales pitch, rather it's a master class for experts and new users alike.I'm going to be getting several copies for my office, and I strongly support the content of this book as part of your enterprise learning plan for Tableau.Donal O'BeirnePrincipal Product OwnerATB Financial

Data Modeling with Tableau: A practical guide to building data models using Tableau Prep and Tableau Desktop

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