Don’t trust the Power Query Editor

This webinar focuses on enhancing your understanding and control of the Power Query editor, which is a crucial tool for transforming and importing data into your Power BI model. While the Power Query editor is powerful, there are instances where it may not behave exactly as desired.

Key areas discussed:

1. Challenges with Power Query Editor: The webinar aims to address potential issues or challenges that users might face while working with the Power Query editor.
2. Need for Full Control: To have full control over the data transformation process in Power Query, it emphasizes the importance of mastering the M language. M language is the underlying language used in Power Query for data transformations.
3. Simplicity of M Language: The description reassures that despite the complexity of the M language and its advanced features, it’s presented in a way that is approachable and not intimidating. The goal is to make attendees comfortable with using the M language to enhance the speed and flexibility of their queries.
4. Topics Covered:

• Parameters: Understanding and using parameters in Power Query, which allow for more dynamic and flexible data transformations.
• Advanced Editor: Exploring the advanced editor within Power Query, likely to cover more advanced scripting and coding capabilities for data transformations.
• Core Elements in Power Query Language: Gaining knowledge about the core elements of the M language, which is essential for customizing and controlling data transformations.

Benefits of this webinar:

Attendees can expect to improve the speed and flexibility of their queries in Power BI by addressing potential pitfalls and mastering the M language. This implies that participants will be better equipped to handle complex data transformation scenarios and have more control over their Power BI data models.

This webinar aims to provide practical insights, tips, and techniques for overcoming challenges in Power Query, emphasizing the use of the M language to achieve better control and performance in data transformations within Power BI.

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