“Overall, this is a really good book that covers the topics admirably. The authors have clearly spent enough time “in the trenches” to offer great perspectives on how things work. The content on Fabric at the end provides a very brief introduction. That’s fine, given the book is on Power BI, but it did feel a bit tacked on. The other aspect I like to have seen mention of is Data Factory. It’s a core part of most of our Power BI-related projects. At the very least, something has to be scheduled when things happen.”

Dr. Gregory Low, Founder and Principal Mentor at SQL Down Under, Long-Term Microsoft MVP, and Member of the Regional Director Program

“I’m evaluating the adoption of the Packt’s Microsoft Power BI Cookbook by Greg Deckler and Brett Powell for my data team. This resource provides advanced, practical tools for building strong data strategies using Microsoft Data Fabric, implementing hybrid tables, and creating scorecards that clearly communicate business insights. It’s designed to streamline complex data processes, making it easier for the team to create powerful, real-time visualizations and reports. The Power BI Cookbook also strengthens data governance and prepares the team for upcoming AI capabilities. This guide could be the right tool for maximizing Power BI’s potential and keeping us at the forefront of data-driven decision making. I’m confident the Microsoft Power BI Cookbook will serve as a valuable tool for quickly teaching Power BI to new team members.”

Luca Zavarella, Microsoft MVP for Data and AI

“It’s a Greg Deckler book, so you can be certain you’re not getting a rehash of the standard topics and approaches. Divided into ≈100 different ‘recipes’—very specific instructions on how to do one particular thing (e.g., Extending the Core M Library, Configuring On-Premises Data Connections, and so on), this book makes it easy to separate the things you already know from the areas in which to focus your learning. The authors have prepared an extensive repository of over 100 PBIX files that enable you to work through the techniques on your own with little to no setup. It’s full of hi-res color screenshots and laid out in a really intuitive and attractive way. I could go on and on, but this is just a phenomenally well-implemented book that any serious Power BI user will benefit greatly from having in their collection.”

Brian Julius, Ex Microsoft MVP

“The focus of so-called cookbooks is to provide easy-to-use recipes for your daily work. This Power BI Cookbook (by Greg Deckler and Brett Powell) is no exception.”

Rick De Groot, Microsoft MVP

Greg Deckler is a 7-time Microsoft MVP for Data Platform and an active blogger and Power BI community member, having written over 6,000 solutions to community questions. Greg has authored many books on Power BI, including Learn Power BI 1st and 2nd Editions, DAX Cookbook, Power BI Cookbook 2nd Edition and Mastering Power BI 2nd Edition. Greg has also created several external tools for Power BI and regularly posts video content to his YouTube channels, Microsoft Hates Greg and DAX For Humans.

Brett Powell is the owner of and business intelligence consultant at Frontline Analytics LLC, a data and analytics research and consulting firm and Microsoft Power BI partner. He has worked with Power BI technologies since they were first introduced as the PowerPivot add-in for Excel 2010 and has been a Power BI architect and lead BI consultant for organizations across the retail, manufacturing, and financial services industries. Additionally, Brett has led Boston’s Power BI User Group, delivered presentations at technology events such as Power BI World Tour, and maintains the popular Insight Quest Microsoft BI blog.