Extreme DAX

Go beyond DAX syntax. See how experienced analysts solve inventory, benchmarking, planning, and security problems in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, using scalable semantic models and real-world scenariosKey FeaturesSolve inventory, benchmarking, planning, and security cases with advanced DAX in Power BI and FabricLearn from full business cases with PBIX files, not isolated one-function examplesApply context transition, TREATAS, field parameters, regression, and goal-seeking in real modelsBook DescriptionThis book is for analysts who already write DAX and now face harder requirements. It shows how to solve complex business problems in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, and how to build scalable semantic models that hold up in productionYou’ll begin by strengthening your understanding of semantic models, data modeling, and evaluation context—the foundation of reliable analytics. Instead of isolated examples, the book uses real-world scenarios such as inventory analysis, benchmarking, and data security to show how advanced DAX calculations are applied in practiceAs you progress, you’ll master advanced techniques including context transition, table functions, calculation groups, field parameters, and custom calendars. You’ll also explore analytical methods such as regression and goal-seeking to generate deeper insights from your dataWith step-by-step guidance and practical PBIX examples, you’ll learn to design efficient models and implement reusable calculations. By the end, you’ll be able to create advanced DAX measures and Power BI solutions for complex analytical requirementsWhat you will learnUnderstand semantic model design and DAX evaluation contextSolve inventory and benchmarking problems with advanced DAX measuresUse table functions and filtering techniques like TREATASImplement calculation groups and field parametersCreate custom calendars and time intelligence solutionsApply regression and goal-seeking techniquesSecure data with attribute-level controlsModel real estate planning scenarios with DAXWho this book is forAnalysts and BI developers who already write DAX in Power BI, Fabric, or other Microsoft analytics tools and now face harder requirements. This is not a first DAX book: it assumes you are comfortable with measures and basic filtering, and shows how to apply advanced techniques, including recent additions to the language, to realistic business scenarios. Read it after the fundamentals, alongside a language reference if you want one