Summary
In this chapter, we’ve set the stage for you to confidently step beyond the confines of the UI, by introducing a low-code approach to kickstart that journey. This shift in your ability will provide access to a vast number of functions that will enhance your data transformation capabilities further.
We explored working with lists, records, and tables, including when nested inside other structures or when mixed. The aim has been to provide you with practical techniques for extracting, reshaping, and transforming these values, occasionally showcasing multiple methods that achieve the same outcome and thereby highlighting the flexibility of the M language.
Understanding each dataset comes with its unique challenges and requirements. We presented a variety of examples covering a wide range of scenarios. Whether straightforward, like selecting data, or more intricate, the goal has been to inspire and prepare you for a wide range of potential puzzles that might find...