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The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)

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Product type Book
Published in Mar 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835089729
Pages 758 pages
Edition 1st Edition
Languages
Authors (3):
Gregory Deckler Gregory Deckler
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Rick de Groot Rick de Groot
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Melissa de Korte Melissa de Korte
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface Introducing M Working with Power Query/M Accessing and Combining Data Understanding Values and Expressions Understanding Data Types Structured Values Conceptualizing M Working with Nested Structures Parameters and Custom Functions Dealing with Dates, Times, and Durations Comparers, Replacers, Combiners, and Splitters Handling Errors and Debugging Iteration and Recursion Troublesome Data Patterns Optimizing Performance Enabling Extensions Other Books You May Enjoy
Index

Summary

In this chapter, we have highlighted practical aspects of data manipulation and preparation by focusing on two very different topics: extracting fixed patterns and combining data from multiple Excel files. Although they feel worlds apart, these skills, among many others, are both essential for transforming raw data into insightful, actionable information.

By breaking down processes into manageable pieces, underscoring the importance of a methodical approach as well as creative problem-solving, we aimed to offer a collection of ideas, fuelling your imagination to tackle any challenge. The next chapter focuses on another critical area: optimizing performance. You will learn about factors that influence, and methods to improve, query performance.

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