Power BI

Tableau and Power BI - A Conversation with Spencer Baucke

I recently sat down with Spencer Baucke to discuss Tableau and Power BI. We discussed my background and how I got into Data Analytics, the strengths of each tool, and who in the community to follow to stay up on trends. Check out the conversation on his blog here.

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Power BI

UI Design and Neumorphism in Power BI

Designing great user interfaces in Power BI is one way to increase use and adoption. Anything that makes the experience more intuitive or enjoyable might be the difference between all your hard work on a backend model seeing the light of day vs. sitting on the shelf. In this post, we walk through an example showing how to implement a recent trend in Web UI design (Neumorphism) in Power BI reports.

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D3

An Intro to D3 for Data Analysts

D3 can be used to build custom visualizations from scratch - using programming languages typically associated with web development. The problem is most data analysts aren't web developers (myself included). Lack of even basic exposure to these frameworks can feel like a big hurdle. The aim of this article is to provide a basic starting point for anyone interested in learning D3.

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Power BI

How To Add Start & End Labels in Power BI

A minimalistic approach to line chart labeling allows for quicker insights and data to stand out in a visualization. Learn how to extend out-of-the-box line chart labeling in Power BI using DAX and combo charts.

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