Explore the full potential of Tableau and learn how to draw valuable insights from data directly from a Tableau Visionary and Zen Master Key Features Learn Tableau's foundational principles while exploring new AI features like Tableau Pulse and Agent - Transform complex datasets into interactive insights with Tableau Prep - Gain deeper insights using geospatial analysis and advanced methods - Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Tableau 2025 marks a new era in data visualization and analysis, bringing together advanced AI integrations and dynamic user experiences. This sixth edition, written by Tableau Visionary and Zen Master Joshua Miligan, is an end-to-end guide to mastering the latest innovations in Tableau that transform raw data into actionable insights. This edition introduces groundbreaking features like Tableau AI (including Tableau Pulse and Tableau Agent), enhancing your analytical capabilities with AI-driven data exploration and automated insights. With detailed walkthroughs, you’ll learn to build dynamic dashboards that respond to your data in real time and work with sophisticated AI functionalities that predict trends and model scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or new to Tableau, this book provides the tools you need to leverage Tableau’s full potential. From integrating diverse data sources using the enhanced data model to employing advanced geospatial functions for detailed mapping, every chapter is packed with expert knowledge and practical applications designed to put powerful analytics at your fingertips. What you will learn Implement advanced AI features to streamline data analysis - Build and customize dynamic dashboards for interactive data storytelling - Leverage new geospatial functions for comprehensive mapping - Enhance data prep with Tableau Prep's new features - Integrate and analyze data from multiple sources effectively - Share your data stories to build a culture of trust and action Who this book is for This Tableau book is for aspiring BI developers and data analysts, data scientists, researchers, and anyone else who wants to gain a deeper understanding of data using Tableau. This book takes you from the ground up, so you won't need any prior experience with Tableau before you dive in, but a full Tableau license (or 14-day demo license) is essential to be able to make use of all the exercises. Table of Contents Taking Off with Tableau - Connecting to Data and Tableau - Moving Beyond Basic Visualization - Starting an Adventure with Calculations - Leveraging Level of Detail Calculations - Diving Deep with Table Calculations - Making Visualizations That Look Great and Work Well - Telling a Data Story with Dashboards - Visual Analytics: Trends, Clustering, Distributions, and Forecasting - Advanced Visualization - Dynamic Dashboards - Exploring Mapping and Advanced Geospatial Features - Understanding the Tableau Data Model, Joins, and Blends - Structuring Messy Data to Work Well in Tableau - Taming Data with Tableau Prep - Extending Tableau: Extensions and Scripts - AI-Assisted Analysis: Tableau Agent and Tableau Pulse “This book is one of the most practical guides to Tableau development I’ve read. It’s not just about building charts; it’s about designing end-to-end experiences that engage stakeholders, scale across teams, and reflect the real-world constraints of production environments. Every chapter reflects hands-on expertise, from managing iterative design and aligning with decision-makers to implementing a consistent KPI language and clean design system. If you work in Tableau and care about creating dashboards that don’t just look good—but drive action—this book delivers.” Mikhail Christiansen, Sr. Tableau Consultant, Founder, and CEO at Swift Insights “I recently had the privilege of receiving an advanced copy of Joshua Milligan’s latest revision to his acclaimed Learning Tableau book, now in its impressive 6th edition. The initial twelve chapters maintain a consistent foundational structure with previous editions, primarily incorporating updates to reflect the evolving user interface of Tableau. This ensures that readers familiar with earlier versions can easily navigate the core concepts while benefiting from the refreshed visuals and terminology. For seasoned readers and those seeking to capitalize on Tableau's cutting-edge capabilities, the most compelling interest will undoubtedly lie within the final six chapters, where Joshua has meticulously integrated substantial new sections that address some of the most impactful additions to the Tableau ecosystem. A significant focus is placed on geospatial exploration, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of how to leverage Tableau's powerful mapping capabilities. [...] the book then rapidly transitions into a fast-moving section dedicated to all the new AI features, including Tableau Pulse and Tableau Agent. This forward-looking segment provide