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Power Query is a data connection and transformation tool in Power BI that allows users to import, transform, and prepare data from various sources without complex coding. It functions as an ETL tool, supports advanced scripting with M language, and automates data refresh processes. Best practices include naming steps clearly, optimizing queries, and keeping transformations modular for efficient workflows.

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Power Query Presentation

Power Query is a data connection and transformation tool in Power BI that allows users to import, transform, and prepare data from various sources without complex coding. It functions as an ETL tool, supports advanced scripting with M language, and automates data refresh processes. Best practices include naming steps clearly, optimizing queries, and keeping transformations modular for efficient workflows.

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 Power Query is a data


connection and transformation
tool in Power BI.
Introductio  Enables data import,
transformation, and
n to Power preparation from diverse
sources.
Query  Functions as an ETL (Extract,
Transform, Load) tool within
Power BI.
Internal

The CONNECT TO
VARIOUS DATA
SOURCES: EXCEL,
USER-FRIENDLY
INTERFACE FOR
EASY DATA
NO COMPLEX
CODING REQUIRED.

Power of SQL SERVER, APIS,


ETC.
MANIPULATION.

Power
Query
SUPPORTS AUTOMATES DATA
ADVANCED REFRESH
SCRIPTING WITH M PROCESSES.
LANGUAGE.
Internal

1. Get Data

2. Launch Power Query


Power Editor

Query in
Action 3. Apply Transformations

4. Load Data to Power BI


Internal

Filtering Filtering Rows

Removin Removing Duplicates


g

Splitting Splitting Columns

Transformin Merging Merging Queries

g Your Data Appendi Appending Queries


ng
Grouping
& Grouping & Aggregating Data
Aggregat
ing
Replacin Replacing Values
g
Internal

Exploring Power Query


Editor

Compone
nts:
Ribbon,
Interface
Queries
designed
Pane,
for ease
Data
of use
Preview,
Formula
Bar
Internal

Unlocking the Power of M


Code
 M language enables advanced customizations
 Power Query records transformations as M code
 Sample M Code:
 let
 Source = Excel.Workbook(File.Contents("C:\Data\
SalesData.xlsx"), null, true),
 SalesData = Source{[Name="Sheet1"]}[Data],
 FilteredRows = Table.SelectRows(SalesData, each [Sales]
> 1000),
 RenamedColumns = Table.RenameColumns(FilteredRows,
{{"Sales", "Total Sales"}})
 in
 RenamedColumns
Internal

Import sales data


from Excel

Clean data
Practical (filtering, renaming
Use Case columns)

Load transformed
data into Power BI
Internal

Automates repetitive
tasks

Why Simplifies data


Power preparation

Query
Handles large datasets
Stands efficiently
Out
Reduces errors and
ensures data quality
Internal

Power Query Best


Practices
 Name steps clearly
 Use parameters for dynamic data sources
 Optimize queries for performance
 Keep transformations modular and simple
Internal

Recap Power
Query's key
features

Highlight its role in


Wrapping efficient data
Up workflows

Open floor for


questions
Internal

Contact
Information (if
applicable)
Thank
You!
Thank you for your
attention!

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