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📚 Mastering DAX in Power BI – Chapter List

From Fundamentals to Advanced Analytics – Learn to Think in DAX

Below is a complete list of chapters from the book Mastering DAX in Power BI by Lazar Jovovic. This book is structured to take you from foundational DAX concepts all the way to advanced, real-world reporting and performance optimisation.

Whether you're just starting with Power BI or you're an experienced developer looking to refine your skills, each chapter builds on practical techniques and examples that work in the real world.

🔹 Part 1: Introduction to DAX and Power BI

  1. What Is DAX

  2. Data Types in DAX

  3. DAX Syntax and Operators


🔹 Part 2: Building Blocks of DAX

  1. Function Groups in DAX

  2. Calculated Columns

  3. Measures

  4. Using Calculated Tables in Power BI

  5. Row Context and Filter Context


🔹 Part 3: Aggregations and Time Intelligence

  1. Dynamic Row-Level Security (RLS)

  2. Advanced Aggregations

  3. Iterators

  4. Variables in DAX

  5. Time Intelligence Functions


🔹 Part 4: Advanced DAX Functions

  1. Mastering Context Transition with CALCULATE

  2. Working With Related Tables


🔹 Part 5: Optimising DAX and Performance Tuning

  1. Handling Complex Data Models

  2. DAX for Financial Reporting

  3. DAX for Sales and Marketing Analytics

  4. DAX for HR and Operations

  5. Bonus: Implementing the Pareto Principle with DAX


🔹 Part 6: DAX in Power BI and Beyond

  1. Advanced Data Visualisations with DAX

  2. DAX in Power Pivot and SSAS


🔹 Part 7: Conclusion and Best Practices

  1. Best Practices in DAX Development

  2. Performance Tuning in DAX

  3. Common DAX Mistakes and How to Fix Them


Each chapter includes:

  • Real-world examples and use cases

  • Step-by-step exercises using the AdventureWorks DW dataset

  • Best practices for performance and maintainability

  • Downloadable resources to follow along in Power BI

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