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Learning Spark
by Holden Karau Patrick Wendell Andy Konwinski Matei ZahariaData in all domains is getting bigger. How can you work with it efficiently? This book introduces Apache Spark, the open source cluster computing system that makes data analytics fast to write and fast to run. With Spark, you can tackle big datasets quickly through simple APIs in Python, Java, and Scala.Written by the developers of Spark, this book will have data scientists and engineers up and running in no time. You'll learn how to express parallel jobs with just a few lines of code, and cover applications from simple batch jobs to stream processing and machine learning.Quickly dive into Spark capabilities such as distributed datasets, in-memory caching, and the interactive shellLeverage Spark's powerful built-in libraries, including Spark SQL, Spark Streaming, and MLlibUse one programming paradigm instead of mixing and matching tools like Hive, Hadoop, Mahout, and StormLearn how to deploy interactive, batch, and streaming applicationsConnect to data sources including HDFS, Hive, JSON, and S3Master advanced topics like data partitioning and shared variables
Learning Spark SQL
by Aurobindo SarkarDesign, implement, and deliver successful streaming applications, machine learning pipelines and graph applications using Spark SQL API About This Book • Learn about the design and implementation of streaming applications, machine learning pipelines, deep learning, and large-scale graph processing applications using Spark SQL APIs and Scala. • Learn data exploration, data munging, and how to process structured and semi-structured data using real-world datasets and gain hands-on exposure to the issues and challenges of working with noisy and "dirty" real-world data. • Understand design considerations for scalability and performance in web-scale Spark application architectures. Who This Book Is For If you are a developer, engineer, or an architect and want to learn how to use Apache Spark in a web-scale project, then this is the book for you. It is assumed that you have prior knowledge of SQL querying. A basic programming knowledge with Scala, Java, R, or Python is all you need to get started with this book. What You Will Learn • Familiarize yourself with Spark SQL programming, including working with DataFrame/Dataset API and SQL • Perform a series of hands-on exercises with different types of data sources, including CSV, JSON, Avro, MySQL, and MongoDB • Perform data quality checks, data visualization, and basic statistical analysis tasks • Perform data munging tasks on publically available datasets • Learn how to use Spark SQL and Apache Kafka to build streaming applications • Learn key performance-tuning tips and tricks in Spark SQL applications • Learn key architectural components and patterns in large-scale Spark SQL applications In Detail In the past year, Apache Spark has been increasingly adopted for the development of distributed applications. Spark SQL APIs provide an optimized interface that helps developers build such applications quickly and easily. However, designing web-scale production applications using Spark SQL APIs can be a complex task. Hence, understanding the design and implementation best practices before you start your project will help you avoid these problems. This book gives an insight into the engineering practices used to design and build real-world, Spark-based applications. The book's hands-on examples will give you the required confidence to work on any future projects you encounter in Spark SQL. It starts by familiarizing you with data exploration and data munging tasks using Spark SQL and Scala. Extensive code examples will help you understand the methods used to implement typical use-cases for various types of applications. You will get a walkthrough of the key concepts and terms that are common to streaming, machine learning, and graph applications. You will also learn key performance-tuning details including Cost Based Optimization (Spark 2.2) in Spark SQL applications. Finally, you will move on to learning how such systems are architected and deployed for a successful delivery of your project. Style and approach This book is a hands-on guide to designing, building, and deploying Spark SQL-centric production applications at scale.
Learning Spark: Lightning-Fast Data Analytics
by Denny Lee Jules S. Damji Brooke Wenig Tathagata DasData is bigger, arrives faster, and comes in a variety of formatsâ??and it all needs to be processed at scale for analytics or machine learning. But how can you process such varied workloads efficiently? Enter Apache Spark.Updated to include Spark 3.0, this second edition shows data engineers and data scientists why structure and unification in Spark matters. Specifically, this book explains how to perform simple and complex data analytics and employ machine learning algorithms. Through step-by-step walk-throughs, code snippets, and notebooks, youâ??ll be able to:Learn Python, SQL, Scala, or Java high-level Structured APIsUnderstand Spark operations and SQL EngineInspect, tune, and debug Spark operations with Spark configurations and Spark UIConnect to data sources: JSON, Parquet, CSV, Avro, ORC, Hive, S3, or KafkaPerform analytics on batch and streaming data using Structured StreamingBuild reliable data pipelines with open source Delta Lake and SparkDevelop machine learning pipelines with MLlib and productionize models using MLflow
Learning Splunk Web Framework
by Vincent SestoTake your analytics online with the ease and power of the Splunk Web Framework About This Book * Want to build rich applications on the Web using Splunk? This book will be your ultimate guide! * Learn to use web framework components with the help of this highly practical, example-rich guide * Perform excellent Splunk analytics on the Web and bring that knowledge to your own projects Who This Book Is For This book will cater to Splunk developers and administrators who now wish to further their knowledge with Splunk Web Framework and learn to improve the way they present and visualize data in Splunk. A basic knowledge of JavaScript will be beneficial but is not a prerequisite. What You Will Learn * Master the fundamentals of Splunk Web Framework * Start thinking of Splunk as a complete development platform to build user-friendly apps * Extend the functionality of your apps using SimpleXML techniques * Set up dashboard layouts, navigation, and menus in your apps * Create simple dashboard elements including charts and tables * Master the art of interacting with searches and dashboards * Integrate SplunkJS to add visual appeal to your website In Detail Building rich applications on the Web using Splunk is now simpler than ever before with the Splunk Web Framework. It empowers developers to build their own web applications with custom dashboards, tables, charts, form searches, and other functionalities in the datasets at their disposal. The book will start with the fundamentals of the Splunk Web Framework, teaching you the secrets of building interesting and user-friendly applications. In the first application, you will learn to analyze and monitor traffic hitting the NASA website and learn to create dashboards for it. You will then learn additional, and more detailed, techniques to enhance the functionalities of the app such as dashboards and forms, editing simple XML, using simple XML extensions, tokens, post-process searches, dynamic drill-downs, the Splunk Web Framework and REST API, and much more. The second app will use historical stock market data and will create custom dashboards using Splunk Web Framework; the book will now cover important topics such as creating HTML dashboards, enhancing the visual appeal of the app using CSS, and moving your app with SplunkJS. The book will provide different and interesting examples instead of the usual "Log, Index, Search, and Graph" so that Splunk will be the first tool readers think of to resolve a problem. Style and approach This book will follow a step-by-step approach whereby every new concept is built on top of the previous chapter, and will be highly practical in nature; the reader will learn to build apps while reading about the Splunk Web framework.
Learning Spring 5.0
by Tejaswini Mandar JogBuild, test, and secure robust enterprise-grade applications using the Spring Framework About This Book • Build an enterprise application throughout the book that communicates with a microservice • Define and inject dependencies into your objects using the IoC container • Make use of Spring's reactive features including tools and implement a reactive Spring MVC application Who This Book Is For This book is for Java developers who want to make use of the Spring framework to simplify their programming needs. What You Will Learn • Get to know the basics of Spring development and gain fundamental knowledge about why and where to use Spring Framework • Explore the power of Beans using Dependency Injection, wiring, and Spring Expression Language • Implement and integrate a persistent layer in your application and also integrate an ORM such as Hibernate • Understand how to manage cross-cutting with logging mechanism, transaction management, and more using Aspect-oriented programming • Explore Spring MVC and know how to handle requesting data and presenting the response back to the user • Get to grips with the integration of RESTful APIs and Messaging with WebSocket and STOMP • Master Reactive Programming using Spring MVC to handle non-blocking streams In Detail Spring is the most widely used framework for Java programming and with its latest update to 5.0, the framework is undergoing massive changes. Built to work with both Java 8 and Java 9, Spring 5.0 promises to simplify the way developers write code, while still being able to create robust, enterprise applications. If you want to learn how to get around the Spring framework and use it to build your own amazing applications, then this book is for you. Beginning with an introduction to Spring and setting up the environment, the book will teach you in detail about the Bean life cycle and help you discover the power of wiring for dependency injection. Gradually, you will learn the core elements of Aspect-Oriented Programming and how to work with Spring MVC and then understand how to link to the database and persist data configuring ORM, using Hibernate. You will then learn how to secure and test your applications using the Spring-test and Spring-Security modules. At the end, you will enhance your development skills by getting to grips with the integration of RESTful APIs, building microservices, and doing reactive programming using Spring, as well as messaging with WebSocket and STOMP. Style and approach Filled with examples, this tutorial-based book will help you gain all the knowledge you need to start producing enterprise-grade applications with Spring.
Learning Spring Application Development
by Ravi Kant SoniThis book is intended for those who are interested in learning the core features of the Spring Framework. Prior knowledge of Java programming and web development concepts with basic XML knowledge is expected.
Learning Spring Boot
by Greg L. TurnquistThis book is for both novice developers in general and experienced Spring developers. It will teach you how to override Spring Boot's opinions and frees you from the need to define complicated configurations.
Learning Spring Boot 2.0 - Second Edition: Simplify the development of lightning fast applications based on microservices and reactive programming
by Greg L. TurnquistUse Spring Boot to build lightning-fast apps About This Book • Get up to date with the defining characteristics of Spring Boot 2.0 in Spring Framework 5 • Learn to perform Reactive programming with SpringBoot • Learn about developer tools, AMQP messaging, WebSockets, security, MongoDB data access, REST, and more Who This Book Is For This book is designed for both novices and experienced Spring developers. It will teach you how to override Spring Boot's opinions and frees you from the need to define complicated configurations. What You Will Learn • Create powerful, production-grade applications and services with minimal fuss • Support multiple environments with one artifact, and add production-grade support with features • Find out how to tweak your apps through different properties • Use custom metrics to track the number of messages published and consumed • Enhance the security model of your apps • Make use of reactive programming in Spring Boot • Build anything from lightweight unit tests to fully running embedded web container integration tests In Detail Spring Boot provides a variety of features that address today's business needs along with today's scalable requirements. In this book, you will learn how to leverage powerful databases and Spring Boot's state-of-the-art WebFlux framework. This practical guide will help you get up and running with all the latest features of Spring Boot, especially the new Reactor-based toolkit. The book starts off by helping you build a simple app, then shows you how to bundle and deploy it to the cloud. From here, we take you through reactive programming, showing you how to interact with controllers and templates and handle data access. Once you're done, you can start writing unit tests, slice tests, embedded container tests, and even autoconfiguration tests. We go into detail about developer tools, AMQP messaging, WebSockets, security, and deployment. You will learn how to secure your application using both routes and method-based rules. By the end of the book, you'll have built a social media platform from which to apply the lessons you have learned to any problem. If you want a good understanding of building scalable applications using the core functionality of Spring Boot, this is the book for you. Style and approach This book takes a tutorial-based approach to teach you all you need to know to get up and running with the latest version of Spring Boot. Filled with examples, you will gain hands-on experience of every area that Spring tackles.
Learning Spring Boot 3.0: Simplify the development of production-grade applications using Java and Spring, 3rd Edition
by Josh Long Greg L. Turnquist Mark Heckler Dave SyerBuild Java web apps without wasting any time with this third edition of the best-selling Spring Boot guide for beginners, updated and enhanced with defining features of Spring Boot 3Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook PDFKey FeaturesLearn Spring Boot in a cohesive manner with this practical guide by a core Spring contributorDiscover popular Java developer tools such as GraalVM native images, serving up JSON, and moreBuild secure, scalable, and manageable web applications from zero to productionBook DescriptionSpring Boot 3 brings more than just the powerful ability to build secure web apps on top of a rock-solid database. It delivers new options for testing, deployment, Docker support, and native images for GraalVM, along with ways to squeeze out more efficient usage of existing resources.This third edition of the bestseller starts off by helping you build a simple app, and then shows you how to secure, test, bundle, and deploy it to production. Next, you'll familiarize yourself with the ability to go “native” and release using GraalVM. As you advance, you'll explore reactive programming and get a taste of scalable web controllers and data operations. The book goes into detail about GraalVM native images and deployment, teaching you how to secure your application using both routes and method-based rules and enabling you to apply the lessons you've learned to any problem. If you want to gain a thorough understanding of building robust applications using the core functionality of Spring Boot, then this is the book for you.By the end of this Spring Boot book, you'll be able to build an entire suite of web applications using Spring Boot and deploy them to any platform you need.What you will learnCreate powerful, production-grade web applications with minimal fussSupport multiple environments with one artifact, and add production-grade support with featuresFind out how to tweak your Java apps through different propertiesEnhance the security model of your appsMake use of enhancing features such as native deployment and reactive programming in Spring BootBuild anything from lightweight unit tests to fully running embedded web container integration testsGet a glimpse of reactive programming and decide if it's the right approach for youWho this book is forThis book is for both novices and experienced Spring developers looking to learn how to build applications without wasting time on infrastructure and other tedious details. Working knowledge of the Java programming language is assumed.
Learning Stencyl 3.x Game Development: Beginner's Guide
by Innes BorkwoodA step-by-step, practical tutorial with a no-nonsense approach. The book starts by showing readers how to create a playable game that is fully-functioning, then moves on to demonstrate how to fine-tune the game with eye-catching graphics techniques, audio-effects and more.This book is for indie and existing game developers and those who want to get started with game development using Stencyl. Some understanding of Objective-C, C++, and game development basics is recommended. People with some programming experience may also find this book useful.
Learning Storm
by Ankit Jain Anand NalyaIf you are a Java developer who wants to enter into the world of real-time stream processing applications using Apache Storm, then this book is for you. No previous experience in Storm is required as this book starts from the basics. After finishing this book, you will be able to develop not-so-complex Storm applications.
Learning Swift
by Andrew J WagnerIf you are looking to build iOS or OS X apps using the most modern technology, this book is ideal for you. You will find this book especially useful if you are new to programming or if you have yet to develop for iOS or OS X.
Learning Swift - Second Edition
by Andrew J WagnerDevelop the skills required to create compelling, maintainable, and robust iOS and OS X apps with Swift About This Book * Write expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on tutorial * Unveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into reality * This book is packed with real-life examples to help you implement concepts as you learn Who This Book Is For If you are looking to build iOS or OS X apps using the most modern technology, this book is ideal for you. You will find this book especially useful if you are new to programming or if you are yet to develop for iOS or OS X. No prior programming exposure is required. What You Will Learn * Form a solid understanding of the Swift 2 language * Get to know the practical aspects of how a computer program actually works * Understand the paradigms used by Apple's frameworks so you are not intimidated by them * Utilize the vast resources written in Objective-C to better inform your Swift programming * Develop a basic portfolio of Swift code by learning the critical concepts * Experience both object-oriented and functional programming * Get to know the new coding techniques made available by Swift 2 * Discover resources to ensure you never stop becoming a better developer In Detail Swift is Apple's new programming language and the future of iOS and OS X app development. It is a high-performance language that feels like a modern scripting language. On the surface, Swift is easy to jump into, but it has complex underpinnings that are critical to becoming proficient at turning an idea into reality. This book is an approachable, step-by-step introduction into programming with Swift for everyone. It begins by giving you an overview of the key features through practical examples and progresses to more advanced topics that help differentiate the proficient developers from the mediocre ones. It covers important concepts such as Variables, Optionals, Closures, Generics, and Memory Management. Mixed in with those concepts, it also helps you learn the art of programming such as maintainability, useful design patterns, and resources to further your knowledge. This all culminates in writing a basic iOS app that will get you well on your way to turning your own app ideas into reality. Style and approach This is an approachable, step-by-step guide to programming in Swift 2. Each topic is separated into compressible sections that are full of practical examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Each section builds on the previous topics so you can develop a proficient and comprehensive understanding of app development in Swift 2.
Learning Swift: Building Apps for OS X and iOS
by Paris Buttfield-Addison Tim Nugent Jon ManningGet hands-on experience with Apple’s Swift programming language by building real working apps. With this practical guide, skilled programmers with little or no knowledge of Apple development will learn how to code with Swift 2 by developing three complete, tightly linked versions of the Notes application for the OS X, iOS, and watchOS platforms.In the process, you’ll learn Swift’s fundamentals, including its syntax and features, along with the basics of the Cocoa, CocoaTouch, and WatchKit frameworks. This book teaches you how to use common design patterns for Swift, how to structure an application for Apple’s platforms, and how to submit working apps to the App Store. Divided into four distinct parts, this book includes: Swift 2 basics: Learn Swift’s features for object-oriented development, as well as various developer tools; OS X app development: Set up your app, work with its documents, and build out its features; iOS app development: Use multimedia, contacts, location, notifications, and iCloud files to build a fully featured iOS Notes app; Advanced app extensions: Support Apple Watch and learn how to debug, monitor, and test all three of your Swift apps
Learning Swift: Building Apps for macOS, iOS, and Beyond
by Paris Buttfield-Addison Jonathon Manning Tim NugentGet valuable hands-on experience with Swift, the open source programming language developed by Apple. With this practical guide, skilled programmers with little or no knowledge of Apple development will learn how to code with the latest version of Swift by developing a working iOS app from start to finish.You’ll begin with Swift programming basics—including guidelines for making your code "Swifty"—and learn how to work with Xcode and its built-in Interface Builder. Then you’ll dive step-by-step into building and customizing a basic app for taking, editing, and deleting selfies. You’ll also tune and test the app for performance and manage the app’s presence in the App Store.Divided into four parts, this book includes:Swift 4 basics: Learn Swift’s basic building blocks and the features of object-oriented developmentBuilding the Selfiegram app: Build model objects and the UI for your selfie app and add location support, user settings, and notificationsPolishing Selfiegram: Create a theme and support for sharing and add custom views, image overlays, and localizationBeyond app development: Debug and performance test with Xcode, automate chores with Fastlane, and user-test the app with TestFlight
Learning Swift: Building Apps for macOS, iOS, and Beyond (2nd Edition)
by Paris Buttfield-Addison Tim Nugent Jon ManningGet valuable hands-on experience with Swift 3, the latest version of Apple’s programming language. With this practical guide, skilled programmers with little or no knowledge of Apple development will learn how to code with Swift 3 by developing three complete, tightly linked versions of the Notes application for the OS X, iOS, and watchOS platforms.In the process, you’ll learn Swift’s fundamentals, including its syntax and features, along with the basics of the Cocoa, CocoaTouch, and WatchKit frameworks. This book teaches you how to use common design patterns for Swift, how to structure an application for Apple’s platforms, and how to submit working apps to the App Store.Divided into four distinct parts, this book includes: Swift 2 basics: Learn Swift’s basic building blocks and features for object-oriented development; OS X app development: Set up the document model, build out features, and sync data with iCloud; iOS app development: Use multimedia, contacts, location, notifications, and iCloud files to build a fully featured iOS Notes app; Advanced app extensions: Build an Apple Watch app, and learn how to debug, monitor, and test all three of your Swift apps
Learning System Center App Controller
by Nasir NaeemThis book is intended for IT professionals working with Hyper-V, Azure cloud, VMM, and private cloud technologies who are looking for a quick way to get up and running with System Center 2012 R2 App Controller. To get the most out of this book, you should be familiar with Microsoft Hyper-V technology. Knowledge of Virtual Machine Manager is helpful but not mandatory.
Learning Systems Thinking: Essential Nonlinear Skills and Practices for Software Professionals
by Diana MontalionWelcome to the systems age, where software professionals are no longer building software&emdash;we're building systems of software. Change is continuously deployed across software ecosystems coordinated by responsive infrastructure. In this world of increasing relational complexity, we need to think differently. Many of our challenges are systemic. This book shows you how systems thinking can guide you through the complexity of modern systems. Rather than relying on traditional reductionistic approaches, author Diana Montalion shows you how to expand your skill set so we can think, communicate, and act as healthy systems.Systems thinking is a practice that improves your effectiveness and enables you to lead impactful change. Through a series of practices and real-world scenarios, you'll learn to shift your perspective in order to design, develop, and deliver better outcomes.You'll learn:How linear thinking limits your ability to solve system challengesCommon obstacles to systems thinking and how to move past themNew skills and practices that will transform how you think, learn, and leadMethods for thinking well with others and creating sound recommendationsHow to measure success in the midst of complexity and uncertainty
Learning Systems: From Theory to Practice (Studies In Computational Intelligence #756)
by Vincenzo Piuri Vassil Sgurev Vladimir JotsovBy presenting the latest advances in fuzzy sets and computing with words from around the globe, this book disseminates recent innovations in advanced intelligent technologies and systems. From intelligent control and intuitionistic fuzzy quantifiers to various data science and industrial applications, it includes a wide range of valuable lessons learned and ideas for future intelligent products and systems.
Learning Tableau
by Joshua N. MilliganIf you want to understand your data using data visualization and don't know where to start, then this is the book for you. Whether you are a beginner or have years of experience, this book will help you to quickly acquire the skills and techniques used to discover, analyze, and communicate data visually. Some familiarity with databases and data structures is helpful, but not required.
Learning Tableau
by Joshua N. Milligan<P><P>Key Features <P><P>Create meaningful data visualizations and dashboards in Tableau <P><P>Analyze and display your data effectively using Tableau <P><P>Extend the value and functionality of your data with this step-by-step guide <P><P>Book Description <P><P>In the professional world, turning massive amounts of data into something that can be seen and understood is vitally important. This is where Tableau steps in. It has emerged as a clear leader in data visualization because it translates your actions into a database query and expresses the response graphically. <P><P>It also has the unique ability to do ad hoc analysis of millions of rows of data in just a matter of seconds with Tableau's Data Engine. Tableau is a rare software platform that is intuitive and even fun to use, which also enables you to dive deep into answering complex questions about your data. <P><P>Starting with creating your first dashboard in Tableau 9.0, this book will let you in on some useful tips and tricks, teach you to tell data stories using dashboards, and teach you how to share these data stories. Practical examples along with detailed explanations of how and why various techniques work will help you learn and master Tableau quickly. <P><P>What you will learn <P><P>Explore and analyze your data by creating basic and advanced data visualizations <P><P>Fix data problems, enhance your analysis, and create rich interactivity using custom calculations <P><P>Perform effective analysis by joining and blending data from different sources <P><P>Enhance your visualizations with custom formatting, labels, and annotations <P><P>Explore advanced topics such as sheet swapping, custom maps, and LOD calculations <P><P>Create meaningful dashboards in Tableau <P><P>Extend the value and functionality of your data <P><P>Share your data story using story points and fully interactive dashboards
Learning Tableau 10 - Second Edition
by Joshua N. MilliganLearn how to create effective data visualizations with Tableau and unlock a smarter approach to business analytics. It might just transform your organization About This Book * Create stylish visualizations and dashboards that explain complexity with clarity * Learn effective data storytelling to transform how your business uses ideas and makes decisions * Explore all the new features in Tableau 10 and start to redefine what business analytics means to your organization Who This Book Is For Got data? Not sure what to make of it? This is the guide for you - whether you've been working with Tableau for years or are just beginning your adventure into business analytics. What You Will Learn * Find out how to build effective visualizations and dashboards * Prepare and clean your data so you can be sure Tableau is finding answers to your questions - not raising more problems * Discover how to create advanced visualizations that explain complexity with clarity and style * Dig deeper into your data with clustering and distribution models that allow you to analyze trends and make forecasts * Learn how to use data storytelling to aid decision-making and strategy * Share dashboards and visualizations to cultivate a culture where data is available and valued In Detail Tableau has for some time been one of the most popular Business Intelligence and data visualization tools available. Why? Because, quite simply, it's a tool that's responsive to the needs of modern businesses. But it's most effective when you know how to get what you want from it - it might make your business intelligent, but it isn't going to make you intelligent... We'll make sure you're well prepared to take full advantage of Tableau 10's new features. Whether you're an experienced data analyst that wants to explore 2016's new Tableau, or you're a beginner that wants to expand their skillset and bring a more professional and sharper approach to their organization, we've got you covered. Beginning with the fundamentals, such as data preparation, you'll soon learn how to build and customize your own data visualizations and dashboards, essential for high-level visibility and effective data storytelling. You'll also find out how to so trend analysis and forecasting using clustering and distribution models to inform your analytics. But it's not just about you - when it comes to data it's all about availability and access. That's why we'll show you how to share your Tableau visualizations. It's only once insights are shared and communicated that you - and your organization - will start making smarter and informed decisions. And really, that's exactly what this guide is for. Style and approach Practical yet comprehensive, this Tableau guide takes you from the fundamentals of the tool before diving deeper into creating advanced visualizations. Covering the latest features found in Tableau 10, this might be the guide that transforms your organization.
Learning Tableau 10 Second Edition
by Joshua N. Milligan<P><P>Learn how to create effective data visualizations with Tableau and unlock a smarter approach to business analytics. It might just transform your organization <P><P>About This Book <P><P>Create stylish visualizations and dashboards that explain complexity with clarity <P><P>Learn effective data storytelling to transform how your business uses ideas and makes decisions <P><P>Explore all the new features in Tableau 10 and start to redefine what business analytics means to your organization <P><P>Who This Book Is For <P><P>Got data? Not sure what to make of it? This is the guide for you - whether you've been working with Tableau for years or are just beginning your adventure into business analytics. <P><P>What You Will Learn <P><P>Find out how to build effective visualizations and dashboards <P><P>Prepare and clean your data so you can be sure Tableau is finding answers to your questions - not raising more problems <P><P>Discover how to create advanced visualizations that explain complexity with clarity and style <P><P>Dig deeper into your data with clustering and distribution models that allow you to analyze trends and make forecasts <P><P>Learn how to use data storytelling to aid decision-making and strategy <P><P>Share dashboards and visualizations to cultivate a culture where data is available and valued <P><P>In Detail <P><P>Tableau has for some time been one of the most popular Business Intelligence and data visualization tools available. Why? Because, quite simply, it's a tool that's responsive to the needs of modern businesses. But it's most effective when you know how to get what you want from it - it might make your business intelligent, but it isn't going to make you intelligent. <P><P>We'll make sure you're well prepared to take full advantage of Tableau 10's new features. Whether you're an experienced data analyst that wants to explore 2016's new Tableau, or you're a beginner that wants to expand their skillset and bring a more professional and sharper approach to their organization, we've got you covered. Beginning with the fundamentals, such as data preparation, you'll soon learn how to build and customize your own data visualizations and dashboards, essential for high-level visibility and effective data storytelling. You'll also find out how to so trend analysis and forecasting using clustering and distribution models to inform your analytics. <P><P>But it's not just about you - when it comes to data it's all about availability and access. That's why we'll show you how to share your Tableau visualizations. It's only once insights are shared and communicated that you - and your organization - will start making smarter and informed decisions. And really, that's exactly what this guide is for.
Learning Tableau 2019: Tools for Business Intelligence, data prep, and visual analytics, 3rd Edition
by Joshua N. MilliganCreate powerful data visualizations and unlock intelligent business insights with Tableau Key Features Explore all the latest Tableau 2019 features and redefine business analytics for your organization Create impressive data visualizations and interactive dashboards to get insights from your data Learn effective data storytelling to transform how your business leverages data and makes decisions Book Description Tableau is the gold standard of business intelligence and visual analytics tools in every industry. It enables rapid data visualization and interpretation with charts, graphs, dashboards, and much more. Updated with the latest features of Tableau, this book takes you from the foundations of the Tableau 2019 paradigm through to advanced topics. This third edition of the bestselling guide by Tableau Zen Master, Joshua Milligan, will help you come to grips with updated features, such as set actions and transparent views. Beginning with installation, you'll create your first visualizations with Tableau and then explore practical examples and advanced techniques. You'll create bar charts, tree maps, scatterplots, time series, and a variety of other visualizations. Next, you'll discover techniques to overcome challenges presented by data structure and quality and engage in effective data storytelling and decision making with business critical information. Finally, you'll be introduced to Tableau Prep, and learn how to use it to integrate and shape data for analysis. By the end of this book, you will be equipped to leverage the powerful features of Tableau 2019 for decision making. What you will learn Develop stunning visualizations that explain complexity with clarity Explore the exciting new features of Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep Connect to various data sources to bring all your data together Uncover techniques to prep and structure your data for easy analysis Create and use calculations to solve problems and enrich analytics Master advanced topics such as sets, LOD calcs, and much more Enable smart decisions with clustering, distribution, and forecasting Share your data stories to build a culture of trust and action Who this book is for This Tableau book is for anyone who wants to understand data. If you're new to Tableau, don't worry. This book builds on the foundations to help you understand how Tableau really works and then builds on that knowledge with practical examples before moving on to advanced techniques. Working experience with databases will be useful but is not necessary to get the most out of this book.
Learning Tableau 2020: Create effective data visualizations, build interactive visual analytics, and transform your organization, 4th Edition
by Joshua N. MilliganGain a solid foundation to learn Tableau, and develop the skills and abilities required for an advanced mastery of the tool. Whether you're new to Tableau or have been using it years, you will benefit from this book. Key Features Explore the latest Tableau 2020 features and redefine business analytics for your firm Understand visualizing data and creating interactive dashboards to gain meaningful insights Learn implementing effective data storytelling to redefine how your business leverages data and makes decisions Book Description Learning Tableau strengthens your command on Tableau fundamentals and builds on advanced topics. The book starts by taking you through foundational principles of Tableau. We then demonstrate various types of connections and how to work with metadata. We teach you to use a wide variety of visualizations to analyze and communicate the data, and introduce you to calculations and parameters. We then take an in-depth look at level of detail (LOD) expressions and use them to solve complex data challenges. Up next, we show table calculations, how to extend and alter default visualizations, build an interactive dashboard, and master the art of telling stories with data. This Tableau book will introduce you to visual statistical analytics capabilities, create different types of visualizations and dynamic dashboards for rich user experiences. We then move on to maps and geospatial visualization, and the new Data Model capabilities introduced in Tableau 2020.2. You will further use Tableau Prep's ability to clean and structure data and share the stories contained in your data. By the end of this book, you will be proficient in implementing the powerful features of Tableau 2020 for decision-making. What you will learn Develop stunning visualizations to explain complex data with clarity Explore exciting new Data Model capabilities Connect to various data sources to bring all your data together Leverage Tableau Prep Builder's amazing capabilities for data cleaning and structuring Create and use calculations to solve problems and enrich the analytics Master advanced topics such as sets, LOD calculations, and much more Enable smart decisions with data clustering, distribution, and forecasting Share your data stories to build a culture of trust and action Who this book is for This Tableau book is for anyone who wants to understand data. If you're new to Tableau, don't worry. This book will simplify Tableau for beginners to build on the foundations to help you understand how Tableau really works and then builds on that knowledge with practical examples before moving on to advanced techniques. Having a bit of background with data will help, but you don't need to know scripting, SQL or database structures.