Qlik Sense is the leading platform for self-service cloud analytics and data discovery, making it essential for any professional in business intelligence (BI) or data engineering.

Beginning with core principles, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap to mastering Qlik Sense Cloud, enabling you to architect scalable, governed data applications from scratch. It delivers in-depth coverage of data modelling and advanced data visualization techniques. This book covers Qlik script essentials and demonstrates how to build scalable applications for data processing, leveraging dynamic views and ODAG to deliver adaptive, high-performance solutions. You will also learn how to transform and automate data using Qlik data flows, creating intelligent pipelines that drive AI-ready insights.

By the end of this book, you will possess the practical, expert-level skills necessary to develop, secure, and deploy sophisticated Qlik Sense solutions in a modern cloud analytics environment. This practical skill set will transform you into a highly competent Qlik developer, ready to tackle any enterprise challenge with confidence.

What you will learn

● Implement fact and dimension star modeling and seamless data loading for Qlik Sense Cloud.

● Design interactive charts, bookmarks, and stories using Qlik themes for brand consistency.

● Ingest data from CSV, Parquet, Azure, and REST APIs using Qlik script, QVDs, and binary loads.

● Leverage advanced set analysis and Qlik script functions to deliver dynamic, self-service analytics.

● Manage Qlik extensions to boost app capabilities and secure access across Qlik Cloud workspaces.

● Master data transformation with Qlik data flows, leveraging the latest cloud-native ETL features.

● Unlock insights with Qlik Insight Advisor, enabling Microsoft Team integration and Excel exports.

● Accelerate app delivery and management through Qlik CLI and API integration.

Who this book is for

This book is essential for data professionals seeking to leverage Qlik Sense Cloud for analysis, visualization, and reporting. It is designed for cloud data analysts, BI developers, and data engineers looking to master Qlik Sense in a cloud-first era. Qlik Sense developers and users will find valuable strategies for expanding their expertise, and data analysts responsible for building robust BI solutions or managing Qlik Sense Cloud applications.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Qlik Sense

2. Getting Started with Dimensions and Measures

3. Getting Started with Visualizations

4. Contributing to Data Discovery

5. Learning Qlik Script

6. Working with Qlik Tables in Qlik Sense

7. Loading Data in Qlik Tables

8. Working with QVD Files

9. Troubleshooting and Debugging

10. Using Functions

11. Creating Set Analysis Expressions

12. Managing Permissions

13. Managing Data with Dynamic Views

14. Managing Data with ODAG

15. Managing Data with Binary Load

16. Managing Qlik Themes

17. Managing Qlik Extensions

18. Deploying Qlik Applications

19. Exploring Data with Insight Advisor and Microsoft Excel

20. Loading and Transforming Data with Data Flows