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manojk_pbi
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DAX Programming References

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. 

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v-kpoloju-msft
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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-c2a5-4...

 

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.

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Shahid12523
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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.

Shahed Shaikh

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Shahid12523
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Community Champion

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.

Shahed Shaikh
v-kpoloju-msft
Community Support
Community Support

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-c2a5-4...

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Greg_Deckler
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@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.



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