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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

Who This Book Is For

If you want to understand your data using data visualization and don't know where to start, then this is the book for you. Whether you are a beginner or have years of experience, this book will help you to quickly acquire the skills and techniques used to discover, analyze, and communicate data visually. Some familiarity with databases and data structures is helpful, but not required.

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 and master Tableau quickly.

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. Joshua also shares frequent Tableau tips, tricks, and advice on his blog at www.VizPainter.com.