Tableau Cookbook – Recipes for Data Visualization by Shweta Sankhe-Savale

Key FeaturesDelve into the features and functionalities of Tableau from the ground up with this step-by-step guide that has over 50 follow-me recipesBuild rich visualizations to effectively highlight the underlying trends and patterns in your dataBuild beautiful interactive dashboards and storyboards to stitch your visualizations together and tell a storyBook DescriptionData is everywhere and everything is data!Visualization of data allows us to bring out the underlying trends and patterns inherent in the data and gain insights that enable faster and smarter decision making.Tableau is one of the fastest growing and industry leading Business Intelligence platforms that empowers business users to easily visualize their data and discover insights at the speed of thought. Tableau is a self-service BI platform designed to make data visualization and analysis as intuitive as possible.Creating visualizations with simple drag-and-drop, you can be up and running on Tableau in no time.Starting from the fundamentals such as getting familiarized with Tableau Desktop, connecting to common data sources and building standard charts; you will walk through the nitty gritty of Tableau such as creating dynamic analytics with parameters, blended data sources, and advanced calculations. You will also learn to group members into higher levels, sort the data in a specific order & filter out the unnecessary information. You will then create calculations in Tableau & understand the flexibility & power they have and go on to building story-boards and share your insights with others.Whether you are just getting started or whether you need a quick reference on a how-to question, This book is the perfect companion for youWhat you will learnGet to grips with the Tableau workspace and terminologies and understand what data sources you can connectLearn to create basic charts like bar chart, stacked bar, pie chart, line chart, area chart, tree map & word cloudGo even further with more advanced visualizations such as scatter plot, box & whiskers plot, dual axis, bullet chart, Histograms, Maps, etcUse pre-defined calculation and change its scope and direction to affect outcomeLearn to define Parameters and call them into parametric calculations that provide outcomes based on user inputsBuild Dashboards and use Actions to link multiple sheets on the dashboardConnect to multiple data sources using Data Blending, Multiple Table Join within the same data source as well as across data sources, Custom SQL and learn to work with data ExtractsCompute statistical trends, build forecasting models and use Reference lines for benchmarkingAbout the AuthorShweta Sankhe-Savale is the Co-founder and Head of Client Engagements at Syvylyze Analytics (pronounced as civilize), a boutique business analytics firm specializing in visual analytics. Shweta is a Tableau Desktop Qualified Associate and a Tableau Accredited Trainer. Being one of the leading experts on Tableau in India, Shweta has translated her experience and expertise into successfully rendering analytics and data visualization services for numerous clients across a wide range of industry verticals. She has taken up numerous training as well as consulting assignments for customers across various sectors like BFSI, FMCG, Retail, E-commerce, Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare & Pharma, ITeS etc. She even had the privilege of working with some of the renowned Government and UN agencies as well.Combining her ability to breakdown complex concepts, with her expertise on Tableaus visual analytics platforms, Shweta has successfully trained over a 1300+ participants from 85+ companies.LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/shwetasavaleTable of ContentsKeep Calm and Say Hello to TableauReady to Build Some Charts? Show Me!Hungry for More Charts? Dig In!Slice and Dice – Grouping, Sorting, and Filtering DataAdding Flavor – Creating Calculated FieldsServe It on a Dashboard!The Right MIX – Blending Multiple Data SourcesGarnish with Reference Lines, Trends, Forecasting, and ClusteringBon Appetit! Tell a Story and Share It with othersFormatting in Tableau for Desserts