Hello there, Ever feel like you're following all the "best practices" but still not getting the results you want? You're not alone. Here's the thing: when it comes to data work, "best practices" can be misleading, and sometimes even a trap. Let's dive into why, and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Problem with Best Practices đŤ Best practices are like hand-me-down clothes. Sometimes they fit perfectly, but often they need some serious tailoring.In the data world, here's where...
10 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hey there, You know that feeling when you look at a chart and something just... clicks? Like suddenly the data makes sense in a way it never did before? That's the power of a well-designed data visualization. And the secret to creating that "aha!" moment lies in understanding how the human brain works. Because here's the thing: Our brains are fascinating, but they're also kind of quirky. And if you don't know how to work with those quirks, your charts might not be having the impact you want....
10 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hey there, Picture this: you're in the hot seat, interviewing for your dream data analyst job. Your palms are sweaty, your heart is racing. The interviewer looks up from your resume and asks, "So, tell me about yourself." You freeze. Your mind goes blank. đŠ You start rambling about your love for spreadsheets and how you were not able to sleep last night. Big mistake. Here's the deal: If you don't tailor your "Tell me about yourself" response to the specific role and company, you're missing a...
10 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hello there, I've started listening to Keenan's "Gap Selling" audiobook. I am just 2 chapters in, and it's already been an eye-opener. The author, Keenan, shares how his football mistakes taught him the importance of understanding the rules of the game for success. Basically, he played football in school. He was good at what he did (tackle whoever has the ball). But he didn't learn the mechanics of the game. He didn't know all the rules. He just focused on tackling whoever has the ball -...
11 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hello Reader, Imagine youâre about to cook a new recipe. Before you start, you gather and organize all your ingredients. You figure out what you have, what you're missing, and how to use the best ingredients. EDA, or Exploratory Data Analysis, is like this. It's the crucial prep work in understanding your data, spotting patterns, identifying outliers, and uncovering relationships. Without EDA, you risk making decisions based on incomplete or misunderstood data, which can lead to costly...
11 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hello Reader, 3 Tableau Table Calculation Tips Here are some tips to get better at working with table calculations 1. Check out the formula There's a few ways to do this. You can either double click on the pill in your canvas, or you can drag the pill with the table calculation on a calculated field editor. Checking out table calculation formula 2. Check out the options Different table calculations have different options. Make sure to check out the different options available for you. For...
11 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hello Reader, Greeting here Tableau Tip - working with untidy data Imagine you have to work with a lot of text, for example, needing to extract the hashtags or reformat phone numbers easily. Does Tableau have the functionality to help you? Sample untidy data The answer is yes - with regex. What is Regex? Regex, or Regular Expressions, is a powerful way to work with text. Think of it as a search tool that goes way beyond finding simple text matches. It finds patterns within text, which can be...
11 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you had a great week this week. Here are the data tidbits for this week. Tableau Tip - Crosstab Here is a simple but overlooked Tableau Tip. Look at your data in crosstab. Benefits of Crosstab view: Provides a clear view of raw data numbers, which can help in your validation processes. Particularly useful for verifying complex calculations such as table calculations or LOD calculations. In Tableau, you can right-click on your view name (the tab at the bottom of the...
12 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hello Reader, Hope you are having a wonderful day. Here are the data tidbits for this week. Tableau Tip - Use your own color Do you know how you can use your own colors in Tableau? You can use a double-click trick: Double-click any entry in your color legend to bring out the âEdit Colorsâ window Double-click any entry under âSelect Data Itemâ to bring out the âSelect Colorâ window From the âSelect Colorâ window, you can change color in the following ways Color slider Pick screen color RGB...
12 months ago â˘Â 1 min read