The Conclusion of My #Tableau Blogging Experiment

By writing this blog, I was simply pursuing my passions. I allowed the blog to meander across topics because my passion is widespread. I wrote about techniques in math, science, Tableau and Alteryx. I solved problems and I shared stories. I met many new friends. I got better in the field of analytics because I connected to a wide group of really talented people. I loved that experience and as I now know, I was driven to learn. It was fantastic journey that included 1/8 of a million blog hits and one that I will always be glad that I took.

Using #Tableau to Reproduce an Interesting Dot Plot Graphic

I usually do not write articles based on the work of someone else, but with over 5 centuries of data served up on a platter, I couldn’t resist and I thought the topic was interesting. With only 1 article left in the 3danim8 blog experiment, I decided to sneak another one in before the end is here.

An Interesting Result from My #Tableau and #Alteryx Blogging Experiment

Sometimes I have an idea that I want to investigate. I think I know what the answer will be, but every once in a while the result blows me away. This is one of those cases. Tableau makes it really easy to find the answer to these kinds of questions.

My Top 10 Favorite Things About #Alteryx

Nothing in my life has allowed me to solve problems the way that Alteryx has. If you want complete and total control of your data, your work processes, and an unmatched ability to create stunning visualizations, then learn how to couple Alteryx with Tableau and unleash your complete creativity.

The Secret of Joe Mako

Where do we derive inspiration and passion to help others? I think I now have a clearer picture in my mind of what makes Joe Mako do what he does. In this article, I will tell you a story to help you understand what I mean.

How #Alteryx Allowed Me To Fix Problems in A Customer-Created Database

One day someone gave me a database created by normal people. It took only a few seconds in Tableau for me to realize that I had a serious problem on my hands.

What Should You Do When Your 3-Yr Old Asks You To Read This Book?

I’ve got a really cool son. How he managed to find this book and ask me to read it to him, I’ll never know.

The Sibling Rivalry Continues: @DavidVonderHaar Vs @3danim8

The truth behind my long-lost brother series is that I have never met David, but I have a great deal of respect for this guy because of his accomplishments and his great sense of humor.

How to Visualize Only Every Nth Data Point in #Tableau

Sometimes there is simply too much data! Can you believe I said that? Well, if you have too much data and can’t see your data marks, here is a Tableau technique that might help you.

How I Use #Alteryx To Simplify My #Tableau Applications

Eight years of daily Tableau usage. Check. One and a half years of Alteryx usage. Check. Learning how to make my Tableau life easier by using Alteryx. Ongoing. Here is one example of a Top N and Others technique I moved from Tableau to Alteryx.

An Example of #Tableau LOD Calcs, Filters and Order of Operations

To truly understand how Tableau works, you must learn about the order of operations performed. This example shows how Tableau Level of Detail (LOD) calculations are performed with respect to dimension and context filters.

Remembering The Intensity of Threatcon Delta at MMR on 9/11/01

Nine-eleven. 911, as we have come to know it. I had a close-up and personal view of the events surrounding that day. This is my story that discusses my brush with pure, testosterone-driven intensity on a US Military base on 9/11/01.

One Year Later – New Predictive Analytics for My #Tableau and #Alteryx Blog

My blog has been a science experiment in the making for about 2.5 years. I’ve been collecting data to analyze the experiment. Recently my life changed and the experiment changed. Read why that happened and what I had to do about it.

The Last Time I Went to Vegas, I Barely Escaped With My Life!

They say this about Las Vegas: “Whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well I almost stayed in Vegas, permanently, about 23 years ago. Maybe this is why it has taken me so long to return.

#Alteryx Devours Another Real-World Problem

Introduction Recently I was consulted on an issue that featured a complicated data structure. After patiently listening to the complexities inherent in the data, I calmly said something to the effect of: “Don’t worry, I’ve got the tool for the job”. That tool, of course, is Alteryx.

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