Tableau Desktop Pocket Reference: Essential Features,Syntax,and Data Visualizations

Tableau Desktop Pocket Reference: Essential Features,Syntax,and Data Visualizations
by: Ryan Sleeper
Publisher: O'Reilly Media,Inc. (31 May 2021)
Language: English
Paperback: 150 pages
ISBN-10: 1492093483
ISBN-13: 9781492093480
Book Description
In a crowded field of data visualization and analytics tools,Tableau Desktop has emerged as the clear leader. This is partly due to its ease of use,but once you dive into Tableau’s extensive feature set,you’ll understand just how powerful and flexible this software can be for your business or organization.
With this handy pocket reference,author Ryan Sleeper (Innovative Tableau) shows you how to translate the vast amounts of data into useful information. Tableau has done an amazing job of making valuable insights accessible to analysts and executives who would otherwise need to rely on IT. This book quickly guides you through Tableau Desktop’s learning curve.
You’ll learn:
How to shape data for use with Tableau Desktop
How to create the most effective chart types
Core concepts including discrete versus continuous
Must-know technical features including filters,parameters,and sets
Key syntax for creating the most useful analyses
How to bring it all together with dashboards