Power BI with Me

Power BI with Me Blog

  • The Semantic Model Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Let’s talk about something that often gets overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of flashy dashboards and eye-catching charts—Semantic Modeling in Power BI. You see, Power BI isn’t just your run-of-the-mill visualization tool; it’s a power-house in the realm of data modeling, and Semantic Modeling is at the heart of its prowess. Read more

  • The Ode to Import Mode Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Time to grab a seat and settle in… You know how we deep dive into Power BI and all its (many) wonders? Well, today, I want to talk about the champion of data loading modes – “Import Mode.” Yep, in most cases, it should be your mode of choice when you are Read more

  • The Iterator Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Let’s talk about some DAX functions! More specifically, I want to unravel the difference between iterator DAX functions and their regular counterparts. Admittedly, this is something that I didn’t get the importance of right away. It’s a bit like comparing apples to oranges, but both are delicious in their own way. First Read more

  • My ADHD Edition

    By Audrey Gerred I’ve been thinking about writing this blog for quite a while and going back and forth on whether I should take the plunge. Why? Because there’s a very personal aspect to it. I finally decided to just do it, I’m sharing my ‘dirty laundry’. Today, let’s dive into a conversation that’s close Read more

  • The Explicit/Implicit Measure Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Have you ever delved into the world of Power BI and found yourself standing at the crossroads of a crucial decision: explicit measures vs. implicit measures? If you’re scratching your head thinking, “What’s the difference, and why does it even matter?” – well, you’re not alone. But today, I’m here to break Read more

  • The Separation Edition

    By Audrey Gerred When it comes to working with Power BI, there’s this little nugget of wisdom that I’ve come to swear by – the importance of keeping your datasets and reports in separate .pbix files. It might sound like an extra step, but trust me, it’s a game-changer, and I’ll tell you exactly why. Read more