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solexecution
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Best book to learn about Power Query

Hello guys, I have finished reading Microsoft Power Query: Collect, combine, and transform data using Power Query in Excel and Power BI and am looking for more advanced literature on the topic.

 

Any recommendations ?

 

Thank you, 
Maros

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amitchandak
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@solexecution , refer these links from  thebiccountant.com

1) M as a language

Chris Webb’s M-Webinar This is the best intro to M as a language at the moment. Recommending it as the first hour to invest in your Power Query & M-skills.
Ben Gribaudo’s series Systematic intro of M as a language
Introduction to Power Query (informally known as “M”) Formula Language Quick intro, but watch out: Strangely hidden. You can reach the content via the left navigation pane only!
Introduction to Power Query M Code Brief introduction into the M-language in Power Query
Video about M language concept Lean back and enjoy the M(agic)
Formula Language Specification Techie-hardcore: Describes the structure of the language. Quickly flip through for the first time to get an orientation. Read again after you’ve practiced for some time, with any luck it will start to speak to you
 

 

Formula Reference Bookmark this: All functions with their specs.
And actively use this!: Read the specs, copy the example codes, paste it into the formula bar or advanced editor and study the results.
M-Code Editor How to create WordPad ++ editor for M, also includes a very useful function on how to extract additional metadata for #shared-function-list.

2) Books

Power Query, Get Data, Get and Transform & M: M is for Data Monkey, Power Query for Power BI and Excel

Power Pivot & DAX: Learn to write Dax, Power Pivot and Power BI, The Definite Guide to DAX

Power BI: Introducing Power BIAnalyzing data with Power BI…

3) Online

From Microsoft: PowerBI, Power Query

Share with Power BI Enthusiasts: Full Power BI Video (20 Hours) YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

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amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@solexecution , refer these links from  thebiccountant.com

1) M as a language

Chris Webb’s M-Webinar This is the best intro to M as a language at the moment. Recommending it as the first hour to invest in your Power Query & M-skills.
Ben Gribaudo’s series Systematic intro of M as a language
Introduction to Power Query (informally known as “M”) Formula Language Quick intro, but watch out: Strangely hidden. You can reach the content via the left navigation pane only!
Introduction to Power Query M Code Brief introduction into the M-language in Power Query
Video about M language concept Lean back and enjoy the M(agic)
Formula Language Specification Techie-hardcore: Describes the structure of the language. Quickly flip through for the first time to get an orientation. Read again after you’ve practiced for some time, with any luck it will start to speak to you
 

 

Formula Reference Bookmark this: All functions with their specs.
And actively use this!: Read the specs, copy the example codes, paste it into the formula bar or advanced editor and study the results.
M-Code Editor How to create WordPad ++ editor for M, also includes a very useful function on how to extract additional metadata for #shared-function-list.

2) Books

Power Query, Get Data, Get and Transform & M: M is for Data Monkey, Power Query for Power BI and Excel

Power Pivot & DAX: Learn to write Dax, Power Pivot and Power BI, The Definite Guide to DAX

Power BI: Introducing Power BIAnalyzing data with Power BI…

3) Online

From Microsoft: PowerBI, Power Query

Share with Power BI Enthusiasts: Full Power BI Video (20 Hours) YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

Thank you, good summary bookmarked all new ones.

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