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DAX, or Data Analysis Expressions, is a formula language utilized in Power BI, Excel, and SQL Server Analysis Services for data modeling and calculations. It allows for the creation of calculated columns and measures, supports complex business calculations, and includes various functions for aggregation, logical operations, text manipulation, and date/time handling. Best practices for using DAX include optimizing filter context, using variables for readability, and focusing on measures over calculated columns for performance efficiency.

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Power BI DAX Presentation

DAX, or Data Analysis Expressions, is a formula language utilized in Power BI, Excel, and SQL Server Analysis Services for data modeling and calculations. It allows for the creation of calculated columns and measures, supports complex business calculations, and includes various functions for aggregation, logical operations, text manipulation, and date/time handling. Best practices for using DAX include optimizing filter context, using variables for readability, and focusing on measures over calculated columns for performance efficiency.

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POWER BI DAX

(DATA ANALYSIS
EXPRESSIONS)
INTRODUCTION TO DAX

• DAX stands for Data Analysis Expressions.


• It is a formula language used in Power BI, Excel, and SQL Server Analysis
Services.
• Enables data modeling, calculations, and aggregation in Power BI.
WHY USE DAX?

• Helps create calculated columns and measures.


• Enables advanced data modeling.
• Supports complex business calculations.
• Optimized for performance and efficiency.
TYPES OF DAX CALCULATIONS

• Calculated Columns: Computed at row level in tables.


• Measures: Computed at query time, dynamic aggregation.
• Tables: Created using DAX functions like ADDCOLUMNS(), SUMMARIZE().
COMMON DAX FUNCTIONS

• Aggregation Functions: SUM(), AVERAGE(), MIN(), MAX(), COUNT()


• Logical Functions: IF(), SWITCH(), AND(), OR()
• Text Functions: CONCATENATE(), LEFT(), RIGHT(), SEARCH()
• Date & Time Functions: TODAY(), NOW(), EOMONTH(), DATEDIFF()
• Filter Functions: FILTER(), ALL(), ALLEXCEPT()
DAX CONTEXTS

• Row Context: Each row is evaluated independently.


• Filter Context: External filters affect calculations.
• Evaluation Context: Combination of row and filter contexts.
DAX BEST PRACTICES

• Use variables (`VAR`) to improve readability and performance.


• Optimize filter context for efficiency.
• Use CALCULATE() wisely for context modifications.
• Avoid using too many calculated columns—prefer measures.
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION IN DAX

• Reduce the use of row-level calculations.


• Prefer measures over calculated columns.
• Avoid excessive FILTER() function usage.
• Use SUMX() instead of SUM() in iterative calculations.
CONCLUSION

• DAX is powerful for data modeling in Power BI.


• Understanding context is key to writing effective DAX.
• Always optimize formulas for performance.
• Practice makes perfect—experiment with real datasets!

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