My Data Analytics Journy

Apr 22, 2024 Sayd Abdul Tawab Hussainy | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Chapter One: Learning Process

Deep Dive for Customizing Admin Insights Data Using Tableau Prep

Apr 22, 2024 Juliet Craig | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Are you looking for a way to leverage Tableau Cloud Admin Insights data sources to create a dynamic engagement dashboard? Look no further than this blog post!

The Fundamentals of Data Engineering

Apr 22, 2024 Nick Cassara | playfairdata.com

The fundamentals of data engineering are centered around, well, data. With data becoming one of the hottest topics in the…The post The Fundamentals of Data Engineering appeared first on Playfair Data.

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Power BI Reports vs Dashboards

Apr 22, 2024 Juan Carlos Guzman | playfairdata.com

If you recently made the transition from Tableau to Power BI, you may find yourself looking for similarities between the…The post Power BI Reports vs Dashboards appeared first on Playfair Data.

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New Viz Superstore Regional Sales Scorecard with Targets

Apr 22, 2024 Kevin Flerlage (noreply@blogger.com) | www.flerlagetwins.com

I love the Superstore data set because it is so realistic and provides so many incredible insights. The one thing that I had always wished it had, however, was targets. Pretty much every single dashboard I’ve ever created included some...

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How to Create Custom Date Hierarchies in Tableau

Apr 21, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

Custom date hierarchies are one of the most underutilized features in Tableau. They allow you to define specific drill-downs not automatically available.For example, you may want to allow your users to only drill-down from Year to Month.

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Why you should build a Tableau Public profile

Apr 20, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

If I were starting now, these are the 3 reasons I would build a Tableau Public profile. 1. To build your skills 2. To develop your career 3. To be a part of a community I covered this and a lot more in this week’s Newbie TUG. The slides are below ...

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The What Why and How of Custom Dates in Tableau

Apr 20, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

Custom dates allow users to define the level of granularity and format of the date field according to their specific needs based on existing date fields in the data.They are useful when you want to restrict drill-down options or create sets for sp...

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Managing Messy Strings With Prep

Apr 19, 2024 Salome Grasland | www.thedataschool.co.uk

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Dynamic Up Down Arrows and Indicators

Apr 19, 2024 Calvin Gao | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Have you seen KPIs with those dynamic indicators?

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Can you create a sales dashboard by effectively utilising headers

Apr 19, 2024 Donna Coles | donnacoles.home.blog

Community Month continues and this week Hideaki Yamamoto provided us with this 1 sheet view. He very kindly posted requirements aimed at different levels, but I’m writing the solution for the Level 1 version. Identifying the Current & Previous...

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Which chart would you like to show

Apr 18, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

Beginners and advanced designers alike get stuck deciding which chart is right for their data. Next time you’re stuck, try this chart guide by Damola Ladipo.Check it out on Tableau Public here. Click the image below for a hi-res version to print.

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How to Create a Donut Chart in Tableau

Apr 18, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

Make your data delicious with this Tableau donut chart tutorial. Donut charts are a common way of showing part-to-whole data – but be aware that it’s difficult to accurately compare the size of the segments. They are similar to a pie chart – but t...

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How to pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam in 2 weeks

Apr 18, 2024 Flavio Matos | www.thedataschool.co.uk

If you’ve come across this post, chances are you’re considering taking the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification or you’ve already done so. In this post, I’ll share some insights into the exam and how I prepared for it in just 2 weeks. This marks t...

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PYD128 InterWorks San Francisco with Linus Tse and Jack Hulbert

Apr 18, 2024 InterWorks | interworks.com

In this episode, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with Solutions Architect Linus Tse and Analytics Architect Jack Hulbert to talk all things AI, San Francisco and more.The post PYD128 – InterWorks San Francisco with Linus Tse and Jack Hulbe...

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Kickstarting Data Innovation in Healthcare

Apr 18, 2024 Robert Curtis | interworks.com

On 13 March 2024, InterWorks was a proud Platinum sponsor of the first ever Data & Analytics in Healthcare conference, hosted by Corinium in Melbourne, Australia. It was an opportunity for leaders in data and analytics in the health vertical t...

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How to Format Sheets Fields and Filters Using the Format Menu

Apr 18, 2024 Robby White | interworks.com

Having trouble getting rid of your grid lines? Wanting to make your trend line thicker? Need help removing the shading from the headers in your table? You’ve come to the right place.  As a Tableau developer or Tableau data analyst, you’ll need to ...

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Workflow Optimization in Alteryx

Apr 17, 2024 Daniel Bostrom | www.thedataschool.co.uk

When you’re first learning Alteryx, you’re likely working with small datasets where performance is not an issue. Often the datasets are so small that you can hardly notice a difference in run time between a workflow with 2 tools and a workflow wit...

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PEN-ic Notes

Apr 17, 2024 Aileen Pfleiderer | www.thedataschool.co.uk

After two intensive weeks, I had filled up two entire notebooks. “Great”, I thought, “now everything is in there, but how will I ever find anything again?” I know that’s not a great insight, but people: you can’t search in handwritten notes! I am ...

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My journey to The Data School From Kabuls Chaos to Datas Order

Apr 17, 2024 Sayd Abdul Tawab Hussainy | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Chapter One: Surrounded by Disorder

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Importing Multiple Files Into Alteryx Without Wildcard

Apr 17, 2024 Salome Grasland | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Has the wildcard function on the input tool failed you in Alteryx? Fear not, there is a dynamic duo to your rescue: Directory and Dynamic Input.

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How to speak so that people want to listen

Apr 17, 2024 Rui Pedro Fernandes Ramos | www.thedataschool.co.uk

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Exploring Art With Tableau The Dataset I Used In My Application For The ...

Apr 17, 2024 Bruno Gasparotto Ponne | www.thedataschool.co.uk

The first week at The Data School Hamburg was very exciting. On the one hand, we had a lot of social contact as we met many talented colleagues. On the other hand, we already started to get the theoretical background necessary to offer consulting ...

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Creativity and Collaboration made easy not only in Data Analytics

Apr 17, 2024 Leonardo Ceballos | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Say hello to Excalidraw! 💡🤝

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Can you Make Art in Tableau

Apr 17, 2024 Luke Bennett | www.thedataschool.co.uk

You can’t spell chart without “art.” Design is at the core of Tableau software, as it gives analysts the tools to make aesthetic charts and sleek dashboards. Design and color were deeply considered throughout Tableau’s development, as for instance...

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Tableau Dashboard Examples by Type

Apr 17, 2024 Jason Penrod | playfairdata.com

Unlock the power of data storytelling with Tableau! My path to leading a data visualization design team might seem unusual,…The post Tableau Dashboard Examples by Type appeared first on Playfair Data.

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What Can We Do with Published Data Sources

Apr 17, 2024 Nico Gerbrecht | interworks.com

Welcome back! Through the previous blog, we have understood why using Published Data Sources in Tableau can be beneficial, and we have set up our first Published Data Source in our Tableau Cloud or Server environment. Now, let’s take a look at som...

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PYD127 Community and Connection with Tableau Visionary Annabelle Rincon

Apr 17, 2024 InterWorks | interworks.com

In this episode, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with Tableau Visionary, ambassador and user group leader Annabelle Rincon to talk about her journey with data, the impact of groups like DataWomen and the upcoming Tableau Conference 2024.Th...

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Fabric Governance Users Licenses Roles and Capabilities

Apr 17, 2024 Keith Dykstra | interworks.com

Over the years, we’ve developed a perspective on what good governance looks like within the Tableau ecosystem. We wrote an introductory blog about that here and expanded on that with this series. But lately, we’ve been intrigued by Microsoft Fabri...

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Fabric Governance Content Organization and Subdivision

Apr 17, 2024 Keith Dykstra | interworks.com

Welcome to part two in our series on Microsoft Fabric governance, where we apply principles we’ve learned from our work in Tableau to Power BI and the broader Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. In part one, we covered basics about users, roles and capabi...

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Fabric Governance Content Certification and Deployment

Apr 17, 2024 Keith Dykstra | interworks.com

Welcome to part three in our series on Microsoft Fabric governance, where we apply principles we’ve learned from our work in Tableau to Power BI and the broader Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. In part one, we covered basics about users, roles and capa...

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How to Create a Bar-in-Bar Chart in Tableau

Apr 16, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

A bar in bar chart is a type of chart in that allows for comparisons between two measures.

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What did it take to get into DSDE7

Apr 16, 2024 Peter Gamble-Beresford | www.thedataschool.co.uk

I’m really pleased to present to you our 7th Cohort of learners at The Data School here in Germany, this time we have 7 new bright brains to introduce to you.

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Numbers Are Not Just Numbers

Apr 16, 2024 Yan Peng | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Welcome to my first blog post as a Data Schooler! In our first week of training, we delved into the theoretical underpinnings of data analysis. As I reflected on these foundational concepts, I couldn’t help but notice how my understanding of numbe...

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Managing Messy Strings With Prep

Apr 16, 2024 Salome Grasland | www.thedataschool.co.uk

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How to Customize Table Headers in Tableau Without Changing Field Names

Apr 16, 2024 Alex McManus | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Do you find it frustrating when you want to change table headers in Tableau without altering the field names? If so, you’re not alone. However, I stumbled upon a simple yet effective solution that has been a game changer for me and my colleague Sh...

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PYD126 InterWorks Portland with Debbie Yu Brooks Barth and Ryan Callihan

Apr 16, 2024 InterWorks | interworks.com

In this edition of Podcast Your Data, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with Services Director, Americas Debbie Yu, and Analytics Leads Brooks Barth and Ryan Callihan to talk all things Tableau Conference 2024.The post PYD126 – InterWorks Po...

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Matillion Hub Insights

Apr 16, 2024 Guilherme Rampani | interworks.com

Welcome to Matillion Hub: the main spot for handling your Matillion tools. It’s like a control center where you can manage everything easily. In this blog post, we’ll talk about how to manage users, discuss the differences between DPC and METL, lo...

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Fitness Tracker App Dashboard

Apr 15, 2024 Carol Mhlanga | www.thedataschool.co.uk

We spend a lot of time on our phones, flicking through different apps. I wanted to recreate something similar in PowerBI. This is an app like report tracking health statistics per app user.

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Exploring Tableau Pulse To Replace Traditional Dashboards

Apr 15, 2024 Roger Garcia | interworks.com

In the business intelligence space, the main medium used up until very recently to interact with data was that of a compilation of data points, often visualised, that have been intentionally selected to convey an insight by being presented togethe...

Data,Tableau,TableauPulse

4 Ways to Create Highlight Tables in Tableau Using Discrete Color

Apr 15, 2024 Ken Flerlage (noreply@blogger.com) | www.flerlagetwins.com

 The general consensus in datavisualization is that tables aren’t great. This is because they don’t leverageany preattentive attributes.But sometimes tables are unavoidable—either because you really need to show detailedraw data or, more commonly,...

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How to Create a Proportional Stacked Bar Chart in Tableau

Apr 13, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

Proportional stacked bar charts are a good way of showing the size and proportion of data at the same time.

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25 Example to Help You Master Calculations in Tableau

Apr 13, 2024 VizWiz (noreply@blogger.com) | www.vizwiz.com

I guarantee that if you study these 25 examples, you’ll be on your way to mastering Tableau calculations. Credits to Sara Hamdoun and Fuad Ahmed. 

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How-To Automatically Deselect Marks in Tableau

Apr 12, 2024 Cecily Santiago | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Have you ever wanted to disable selection of marks in your vizzes in Tableau?

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Simple Gauge Chart

Apr 11, 2024 Salome Grasland | www.thedataschool.co.uk

Gauge charts, often known as speedometer charts or dial charts due to their resemblance to automotive speedometers, serve as an engaging visual tool for showcasing data that reflects progress or performance against a particular target. These dynam...

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