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The Dimensional Modeling & Granularity Edition
By Audrey Gerred As a Data Engineer/Analytics Engineer, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do you decide what data goes into the warehouse/model when you’re starting out?” It’s a great question, and the answer is both simple and complex: I go as granular and broad as I can. Why, you… Read more
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The Sourdough With Me Edition
By Audrey Gerred (and Doughlene) As you may know, I am speaking at FabCon with the talented Tanvi Jaikamal about the Realities of AI in Microsoft Fabric and the ways you can leverage it to make your day more efficient. And, I am bringing dehydrated packets of my sourdough starter, Doughlene, to give away to… Read more
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Data Type vs Data Format Edition
If you’re diving into the world of data analysis and visualization with Power BI, you’ve probably come across terms like “data types” and “data formats.” At first glance, they might seem like technical jargon, but understanding these concepts is key to making the most out of your data. In this blog post, we’re going to… Read more
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The Adding Emojis Edition
By Audrey Gerred I was today years old when I learned that I can add emojis as values in Power BI! Why is this tidbit of knowledge even important, you ask? Well… what if you wanted to have field parameters as a slicer on your canvas and you wanted to have the values ‘color coded’… Read more
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The Change Management Edition
By Audrey Gerred Change Management: What Is It? Change management is the structured approach organizations use to transition from their current state to a desired future state. It involves planning, implementing, and monitoring changes to ensure they are effective and sustainable. In the context of Power BI, change management focuses on guiding users through the adoption… Read more