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DAX Programming References

manojk_pbi — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:14:49 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for DAX programming reference materials, kindly suggest the best documents/videos to refer for optimized programming. It would be of great help.

Re: DAX Programming References

Greg_Deckler — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:21:06 GMT

manojk_pbi I happen to be partial to my DAX For Humans YouTube channel and book. (3) DAX for Humans - YouTube. However, I might be biased.

Re: DAX Programming References

v-kpoloju-msft — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:27:10 GMT

Hi manojk_pbi,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum. Also, thanks to Greg_Deckler, for his inputs on this thread.

I completely understand how overwhelming it can feel when you are looking for the right references to improve your DAX programming skills, especially when optimization is a key focus.

Microsoft provides some excellent official documentation and learning paths that can really help you build a strong foundation and then move towards advanced, optimized programming.

The complete Microsoft DAX reference, covering functions, syntax, and examples: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/

Also, please refer this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/quickstart-learn-dax-basics-in-30-minutes-51744643-c2a5-436a-bdf6-c895762bec1a

Hope this helps. If you have any doubts regarding this, please feel free to ask here. We will be happy to help.
Thank you for using the Microsoft Community Forum.

Re: DAX Programming References

Shahid12523 — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:36:00 GMT

Books:

Supercharge Power BI (beginner)

Definitive Guide to DAX (advanced, must-have)

DAX Patterns (practical solutions)

DAX Cookbook (recipes + performance tips)

Docs:

Microsoft DAX Reference

Power BI Optimization Guide

Videos: DAX Best Practices 101 (YouTube)

Blogs:

MAQ Software – DAX Best Practices

Data School – Optimizing Performance in Power BI with DAX

Start with Microsoft docs + Supercharge Power BI, then move to Definitive Guide to DAX for depth.

Re: DAX Programming References

v-kpoloju-msft — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:31:47 GMT

Hi manojk_pbi,

Just checking in to see if the issue has been resolved on your end. If the earlier suggestions helped, that’s great to hear! And if you’re still facing challenges, feel free to share more details happy to assist further.

Thank you.

Re: DAX Programming References

v-kpoloju-msft — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:17:55 GMT

Hi manojk_pbi,

Hope you had a chance to try out the solution shared earlier. Let us know if anything needs further clarification or if there's an update from your side always here to help.

Thank you.

Re: DAX Programming References

v-kpoloju-msft — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 02:45:50 GMT

Hi manojk_pbi,

Just wanted to follow up one last time. If the shared guidance worked for you, that’s wonderful hopefully it also helps others looking for similar answers. If there’s anything else you'd like to explore or clarify, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you.