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Querying and Shaping Data in Power BI Using M

We all have to deal with dirty data. By using the M language, we can clean and prep our data for use in Power BI. M turns manual data cleanup into an automated process.

Eugene Meidinger - Pluralsight course - Querying and Shaping Data in Power BI Using M
by Eugene Meidinger
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We all have to deal with semi-structured data that is scattered across multiple data sources. In this course, Querying and Shaping Data in Power BI Using M, you'll learn how the Power Query formula language known as M can automate data cleanup. First, you'll learn how to extract trapped data. Next, you'll discover how to massage and shape it. Finally, you'll explore how to work with text and date values. By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of the M language.

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Eugene Meidinger - Pluralsight course - Querying and Shaping Data in Power BI Using M
Eugene Meidinger

Starting out as an accidental DBA and developer, Eugene Meidinger now focuses primarily on BI consulting. He has been working with SQL Server for five years now, and is certified in Querying and Administering SQL Server 2012. He regularly presents at various SQL Saturday events.

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