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I want to learn Power Query (M) where best to start?
I already have coding experience VBA, VBScript, PHP/MySQL, Visual Basic, Python, currently learning DAX and now I want to learn about (M).
There maybe a lot available in Google but I want to know (if possible) from M Gurus here what they could suggest.
Thanks a lot!
Chris Webb (who you should bookmark) posted a blog a while back discussing some recent books -https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/category/books. I have a couple of them, including 'M' is for Data Monkey. You should also keep the language reference bookmarked - https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt211003.aspx.
Happy learning!
@Peter_R wrote:Chris Webb (who you should bookmark) posted a blog a while back discussing some recent books -https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/category/books. I have a couple of them, including 'M' is for Data Monkey. You should also keep the language reference bookmarked - https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt211003.aspx.
Happy learning!
Bookmarked!
Also after you have the basics down, keep an eye out for any post on these forums by @ImkeF.
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@KHorseman wrote:Also after you have the basics down, keep an eye out for any post on these forums by @ImkeF.
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Thank you!
I vote for MSDN documentation Power Query M function reference.
By the way, you're always welcome to post any question when stuck by M . ![]()
I've collected some learning resources here: http://www.thebiccountant.com/learning-resources/
Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)
If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!
How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries
I have been to your blog many times before but didn't came across this. Thanks... this is golden!
You're welcome 🙂
I used to have this link in my signature here in this forum, but unfortunately this feature has been deleted.
@Eric_Zhang: Any idea why that is? Can we get this back please 🙂
Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)
If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!
How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries
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