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How to build your own CSV data generator without coding

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In this video, I take you through my journey of building a data generator app using AI tools like Replit and Claude. My goal is to show how easy and accessible app development has become, even for those of us who aren’t coders. I’ll walk you through how I set up this app to generate business scenarios and data sets, which can be a real game-changer for professionals who need custom data quickly and efficiently.

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How to use Replit for build simple web apps

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In this video, I introduce Replit, an online IDE that has made web app development much simpler, especially for people like me who are still learning to code. I’ll show you how Replit integrates with GitHub and offers AI assistance, making the entire coding process more accessible, even if you’re not a coding expert.

During the video, I demonstrate how I built a speech-to-speech AI assistant using open-source templates. One of the key takeaways is the importance of understanding the code logic behind these apps, which has been a big focus for me as I continue learning. Replit is such a Continue reading “How to use Replit for build simple web apps” →

Claude vs ChatGPT – which is best, in which situations?

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In this video, I dive into a comparison of two powerful AI tools, Claude and ChatGPT, and highlight the strengths each brings to the table. While ChatGPT excels in quickly generating text and handling general AI tasks, Claude shines when it comes to coding and offers a user interface that makes tasks like code visualization and web app creation much easier.

I also explore how Claude’s superior coding capabilities make it an ideal tool for developers, particularly with its smooth integration with GitHub for seamless code editing and deployment. For those who need to generate text or boilerplate code quickly, ChatGPT Continue reading “Claude vs ChatGPT – which is best, in which situations?” →

GROUPBY & PIVOTBY Functions to Create a 1/2 Year Summary Report! Excel Magic Trick 1863

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Download Excel File: https://excelisfun.net/files/EMT1863.xlsx
Learn how to use the amazing GROUPBY and PIVOTBY functions to create a sales report with categories to summaries by half year increments.
Topics:
1. (00:00) Introduction
2. (00:02) Viewer Suggestion
3. (00:18) IF Function to create ½ data attributes for the table of data.
4. (00:43) GROUPBY Function
5. (01:47) Conditional Formatting for Report
6. (02:22) GO TO Trick to find cells in worksheet that contain Conditional Formatting
7. (02:48) Mixed Cell References and Conditional Formatting for Total Row
8. (04:26) PIVOTBY Function
9. (05:04) Add New Data and Watch Formulas Update!!!
10. (05:37) Summary
11. (05:50) Closing, Video Links

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Special Offer: New Power BI & Excel Power Query M Code Book from excelisfun!!!

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Here is link: https://www.mrexcel.com/products/the-transformative-magic-of-power-query-m-code-in-excel-and-power-bi/ or Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformative-Magic-Power-Query-Excel/dp/1615470832/ref=sr_1_1
Mike “excelisfun” Girvin’s 4th book: The Transformative Magic of Power Query M Code in Power BI & Excel.

Book about Power Query M Code to help data analysts transform and shape data into useful, actionable information for decision makers.

Power Query VS. Excel Dates: PQ Solves the Famous 2/29/1900 Date Error So Eloquently! EMT 1864

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Here is link: https://www.mrexcel.com/products/the-transformative-magic-of-power-query-m-code-in-excel-and-power-bi/ or Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformative-Magic-Power-Query-Excel/dp/1615470832/ref=sr_1_1
Mike “excelisfun” Girvin’s 4th book: The Transformative Magic of Power Query M Code in Power BI & Excel.

Book about Power Query M Code to help data analysts transform and shape data into useful, actionable information for decision makers.

Remember:
Microsoft and Lotus though that 1900 was a leap year and so they added 2/29/1900 as a date in Excel. But if you import your dates into Excel or the reverse, all dates work.

Approximate Match Lookup in Power Query: 2 Amazing Functions! Power BI or Excel. EMT 1865

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Download Excel File: https://excelisfun.net/files/EMT1865.xlsx
Learn how to perform approximate match lookup in Power Query M Code by creating custom functions. The first function we build in a Custom Column using the Table.SelectRows function and the let expression. The second we build as a reusable function in the Advanced Editor using the Table.SelectRows function. The third we build as a reusable function in the Advanced Editor using the List.Accumulate function.

M Code book from excelisfun at Mr Excel Site: https://www.mrexcel.com/products/the-transformative-magic-of-power-query-m-code-in-excel-and-power-bi/

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Expert Guide: GitHub Integration for Microsoft Fabric

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We talked about Git integration with Azure DevOps in the past, but now you can integrate GitHub with Microsoft Fabric! Once things are configured most things are the same because it’s just Git! Adam walks you through it!

Introduction to Git integration (preview)
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/cicd/git-integration/intro-to-git-integration?tabs=github

Basic concepts in Git integration
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/cicd/git-integration/git-integration-process?tabs=GitHub%2Cazure-devops

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The Surprising Enhancements for DAX Query View in Power BI

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The DAX Query View for Power BI got some nice updates and a special item for those on a Mac! Zoe Douglas walks us through what we can do!

Zoe Douglas
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Unleashing Data for OneLake with Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric

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Learn how to replicate your database to Microsoft Fabric using Mirroring! Patrick walks you through how you can do this with Azure SQL Database and CosmosDB and join across the two.

What is Mirroring in Fabric?
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/database/mirrored-database/overview

Mirroring Azure SQL Database (Preview)
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/database/mirrored-database/azure-sql-database

Mirroring Azure Cosmos DB (Preview)
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/database/mirrored-database/azure-cosmos-db

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Design Engaging Power BI Report Page Tooltips Effortlessly

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We’ve talked about Tooltips before, but this time Adam walks you through how to recreate his Report Page Tooltip in Power BI Desktop. Learn how you can make things a bit more exciting and engaging!

Create tooltips based on report pages
https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/create-reports/desktop-tooltips?tabs=powerbi-desktop

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Some GOTCHAs when using Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric

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Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric can be very powerful but setting them up can sometimes have some frustrations. Patrick walks you through the challenges he hit and how he got around it.

What is Mirroring in Fabric?
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/database/mirrored-database/overview

Mirroring Azure SQL Database (Preview)
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/database/mirrored-database/azure-sql-database

Mirroring Azure Cosmos DB (Preview)
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/database/mirrored-database/azure-cosmos-db

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