Learning DAX? Five things to get you started fast Phil Seamark Learning DAX? Five things to get you started fast

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INTRO Phil Seamark Senior Program Manager @ Microsoft Power BI CAT team @PhilSeamark aka.ms/PracticalDAX

OBJECTIVE OF TODAY To Introduce the most useful elements of the DAX language. IS - Basic information useful for someone very new to DAX - Going to be gentle IS NOT - Filter context - Advanced Theory - Advice on visuals or beautiful report layout - Lots of complex code or advance tools

AGENDA Basic Syntax Calculations Variables Dates Help

1. BASIC SYNTAX What can I use DAX for? Where to write DAX DAX is Functional (Categories) Overview of Syntax

2. CALCULATIONS Tables Columns Measures

3. VARIABLES Help to break logic into smaller steps. Creates cleaner code Can have a positive impact on performance

4. DATES The problem with dates Suite of functions designed to help

5. HELP aka.ms/dax community.powerbi.com dax.guide Sessions online

RECAP Basic Syntax Calculations Variables Dates Help

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