Learning Tableau

Milligan, Joshua N.

ISBN 10: 1784391166 / ISBN 13: 9781784391164

Published by Packt Publishing, 2015

Seller Inventory # 1784391166-3-34002899

Synopsis:

Leverage the power of Tableau 9.0 to design rich data visualizations and build fully interactive dashboards

About This Book

• Create meaningful data visualizations and dashboards in Tableau
• Analyze and display your data effectively using Tableau
• Extend the value and functionality of your data with this step-by-step guide

In Detail

In the professional world, turning massive amounts of data into something that can be seen and understood is vitally important. This is where Tableau steps in. It has emerged as a clear leader in data visualization because it translates your actions into a database query and expresses the response graphically.

It also has the unique ability to do ad hoc analysis of millions of rows of data in just a matter of seconds with Tableau's Data Engine. Tableau is a rare software platform that is intuitive and even fun to use, which also enables you to dive deep into answering complex questions about your data.

Starting with creating your first dashboard in Tableau 9.0, this book will let you in on some useful tips and tricks, teach you to tell data stories using dashboards, and teach you how to share these data stories. Practical examples along with detailed explanations of how and why various techniques work will help you learn Tableau quickly - and master its advanced functions too.

What You Will Learn

• Explore and analyze your data by creating basic and advanced data visualizations
• Fix data problems, enhance your analysis, and create rich interactivity using custom calculations
• Perform effective analysis by joining and blending data from different sources
• Enhance your visualizations with custom formatting, labels, and annotations
• Explore advanced topics such as sheet swapping, custom maps, and LOD calculations
• Create meaningful dashboards in Tableau
• Extend the value and functionality of your data
• Share your data story using story points and fully interactive dashboards

About the Author:

Joshua N. Milligan

Joshua N. Milligan has been a consultant with Teknion Data Solutions since 2004, where he currently serves as a team leader and project manager. With a strong background in software development and custom .NET solutions, he uses a blend of analytical and creative thinking in BI solutions, data visualization, and data storytelling. His years of consulting have given him hands-on experience in all aspects of the BI development cycle, including data modeling, ETL, enterprise deployment, data visualization, and dashboard design. He has worked with clients in numerous industries, including financial, healthcare, marketing, and government. In 2014, Joshua was named a Tableau Zen Master, the highest recognition of excellence from Tableau Software. As a Tableau-accredited trainer, mentor, and leader in the online Tableau community, he is passionate about helping others gain insights into their data. He was a technical reviewer of Tableau Data Visualization Cookbook, Packt Publishing, and is currently reviewing Creating Data Stories with Tableau Public, Packt Publishing. His work has appeared multiple times on Tableau Public's Viz of the Day and Tableau's website.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Learning Tableau
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good