Practical Tableau (O'Reilly)
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Whether you have some experience with Tableau software or are just getting started, this book goes beyond the basics to help you build compelling, interactive data visualization applications. Author Ryan Sleeper, one of the world’s most qualified Tableau consultants, gives a firm understanding of how to use Tableau to find valuable insights in data.

Over five sections, Sleeper, Tableau Public Visualization of the Year author, and Tableau Iron Viz Champion, provides visualization tips, tutorials, and strategies to help you avoid the pitfalls and take your Tableau knowledge to the next level.

Author: Ryan Sleeper
Publisher: O'Reilly
Date: Apr 2018
Pages: 624
ISBN: 978-1491977316
Print: 1491977310
Kindle: B07BX5HH4Z
Audience: Data analysts
Level: Intermediate
Category: Data Science

 

 

  • Fundamentals: get started with Tableau from the beginning
  • Chart types: use step-by-step tutorials to build a variety of charts in Tableau
  • Tips and tricks: learn innovative uses of parameters, color theory, how to make your Tableau workbooks run efficiently, and more
  • Framework: explore the INSIGHT framework, a proprietary process for building Tableau dashboards
  • Storytelling: learn tangible tactics for storytelling with data, including specific and actionable tips you can implement immediately.

 

 

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