Extending Power BI with Python and R: Perform advanced analysis using the power of analytical languages. 2-nd Edition. Luca Zavarella

Extending Power BI with Python and R: Perform advanced analysis using the power of analytical languages (2nd Edition) by Luca Zavarella is an upcoming resource for enhancing your data analysis capabilities in Power BI using Python and R. This edition is scheduled for release on March 29, 2024, and will be available in paperback format.

Overview:

This book aims to equip readers with the knowledge to:

• Configure Power BI to integrate Python and R scripts effectively.

• Ingest and transform data, leveraging the strengths of Python and R for data manipulation.

• Enrich and visualize data, creating advanced analytics and custom visuals within Power BI.

The second edition builds upon the foundations of the first, introducing new techniques for visualizing complex data using the grammar of graphics in both R and Python.

Author's Background:

Luca Zavarella is an Azure Data Scientist Associate and Microsoft MVP in artificial intelligence. He holds a degree in computer engineering from the University of L'Aquila and has over a decade of experience with the Microsoft Data Platform. His career began as a T-SQL developer on SQL Server 2000 and 2005, progressing through the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), and evolving into data warehousing, advanced analytics, and data science. Additionally, he graduated with honors in classical piano from the "Alfredo Casella" Conservatory in L'Aquila.

This repository contains resources to complement the book's content, providing practical examples to enhance your learning experience.

Note: As the release date approaches, more details and reviews may become available, offering further insights into the book's content and utility.