Tag: Foundational
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Cracking the Code: Understanding and Writing SQL for Data Analysis
Welcome, fellow data grid-riders! Prepare to enter the Tron-like universe of databases, where every piece of information is stored in a matrix of intricate relationships. And to navigate this vast, digital landscape, we need to learn its unique language: SQL.
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Critical Imperfection | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Did you ever feel like a well-dressed fraud? Like you got lucky, and stumbled into the exact right opportunities to get your invite, but any moment now, someone will tap you on the shoulder, clear their throat, and, with an all-knowing smirk, announce to everyone that you don’t actually belong here? Well, grab a coffee…
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Painting with Data: The Art of Creating Compelling Power BI Reports and Dashboards
Imagine you’re an artist, standing before a canvas with a palette full of vibrant colors at your disposal. But instead of oils or watercolors, you’re working with data – swathes of numbers, intriguing metrics, and intricate patterns. Your task? To paint a picture that tells a compelling story, one that captivates your audience and drives…
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Excel Beyond Excel: The Power of Power Query
Today’s businesses thrive on data. Data is being produced at an unprecedented rate and comes in almost too many different formats, from different sources, and with varying levels of quality. As a result, extracting useful information from this sea of data can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. This is where…
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A Step Deeper into Excel: Mastering Lookups and Logical Functions
Hola, data enthusiasts! Ready to venture deeper into the world of Excel lookup and logic functions, and take a look at why they’re some of the most commonly used tools in the business? We’re taking a journey today through the landscape of Logical and Lookup functions. While logical functions allow us to have some control…
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Bridging the Gap: How Mastery in Excel Sets You Up for Success in Programming and Automation
This piece will be more reflective than our typical content, because it ties heavily into why I’m writing these posts in the first place. I was fortunate to have someone help me get started (though he still denies he did much; you know who you are) in the world of reporting and automation early in…
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Charts, Graphs, and Plots, oh my! Choosing the right visualization for the story you want to tell.
Data visualization is an art and a science, combining aesthetic design with statistical accuracy to tell the most compelling story of your data. Whether you’re tracking quarterly sales, forecasting weather patterns, or just trying to make sense of your monthly budget, the right chart or graph can make all the difference. So, let’s delve into…
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Data Organization Basics: Key Concepts in Data Management for Effective Modeling
Greetings, fellow data lovers! Today we’re stepping away from the nitty-gritty of Excel and diving into the broader realm of data management. Let’s explore the key concepts of finding, cleaning, and organizing data to streamline modeling, enhance performance, and future-proof your data systems. While most of the terms here come from the more technical side…
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