Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter Goal: The need for data visualization tools such as Tableau for business users
No of pages 4
Sub -Topics
1. Why visualize data
2. Who is this book for
3. How is this book different
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup Chapter Goal: Onboard readers with the setup of tableau.
No of pages: 3
Sub - Topics
1. Installation of tableau
2. Data sources required for the exercises
Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Data Chapter Goal: Gentle introduction to the fundamentals of data
No of pages: 6
Sub - Topics:
1. Data types
2. Data sources 3. Data preparation
4. Converting business questions to the language of data
Chapter 4: The Crux of Tableau Chapter Goal: Distillation of the core concepts of Tableau
No of pages: 17 Sub - Topics:
1. 4 Building pillars
2. Putting it all together
3. Show me
3. Sheets & Dashboards
Chapter 5: Calculations Chapter Goal: Enrich the data by creating calculated fields
No of pages: 16
Sub - Topics:
1. Grouping Values
2. Calculated Fields
3. Row level, Aggreation & Dis-Aggregation
4. Bringin more data
5. Importance of Cardinality
6. Data Modeling
Chapter 6: Tables & Table Calculations Chapter Goal: Comparisons and trend calculations through tables
No of pages: 15
Sub - Topics:
1. Show me or start from scratch ?
2. Table totals
3. Table calculations
4. Sorting
Chapter 7: Advanced Tips Chapter Goal: Advanced functionalities of Tableau
No of pages: 15
Sub - Topics:
1. Dynamic Inputs - Parameters
2. Top 10/20/50 filters
3. Dual Axis
4. Shapes & Icons
5. Level of detail calculations 6. Reference lines & forecast
7. Order of operations
Chapter 8: Dashboards Chapter Goal: Bring it all together by enabling users to build interactive dashboards
No of pages: 9
Sub - Topics:
1. Less I more
2. Dashboards: A view from 10000ft
3. Fit & Layout 4. Filters & Interaction