Power Query Beyond The User Interface Solving Advanced Data Cleaning Problems Using M

by Chhabra, Chandeep

• ISBN13: 9781615470815
• ISBN10: 1615470816
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-06-01
• Publisher: Holy Macro! Books

Summary

About the Book This book is a practical guide for business users who rely on Microsoft Power Query to clean and transform messy data. It explains how to go beyond the user interface by focusing on the M language behind Power Query. This is not a conventional textbook. Three key things set it apart: 1. It shows how to think and build solutions, not just how to use M functions. Readers can apply what they learn to their own data. 2. It includes practical, real-life examples from different industries, along with exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce understanding. 3. It has plenty of illustrations and diagrams at each step so you can follow along even without being at your computer. The book starts with foundational concepts like working with lists, tables, and records, then covers advanced topics such as nested tables, iterations, custom functions, and common data cleaning patterns. Who Is This Book For? • You already know the “clicks” of Power Query, either in Excel or Power BI. • You already know how to create basic queries that can combine data, remove columns, filter, and unpivot rows. • You have come across a few data cleaning problems that make you wonder, “How am I going to do that?” Whether you’re new to Power Query or already know the basics, this book will help you use this powerful data transformation tool more effectively.

Author Biography

Chandeep is a seasoned expert in data analysis and Business Intelligence with a deep proficiency in Excel and Power BI. He runs a popular YouTube channel "Goodly" with over 100K subscribers and 30K LinkedIn followers. His channel is recognised for producing high quality content and making complex topics simple to understand. Over the last 10+ years, his online courses have received raving reviews and thousands of students have benefited from his unique teaching style, clear explanations and practical examples based on real-world business scenarios. He is a speaker at international Excel conferences like the Global Excel Summit in London and Bulgaria Excel Days in Sofia. Chandeep's unique background includes 4+ years of experience in financial analysis and investment banking. He is currently the Founder and Principal Partner at Googly Insighs, a Data Analytics and consulting firm that specializes in Power BI and Excel-based solutions for companies around the world.

Table of Contents

Warming Up Working with Lists Working with Records Working with Tables Navigation Manipulating Between Lists, Records, and Tables If...then...else Iteration Custom Functions Errors Nested Tables Patterns and Recipes Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks Solutions