1. The Evolution of DAX: From Syntax to Strategy
Core DAX Patterns (The AI Version)
Filters and Context (CALCULATE, ALL, FILTER):
Segmentation/ABC Analysis:
Automates the creation of virtual tables and grouping logic.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
- How to speak "Data" to the AI to get the right logic every time.
- Strategic Design: Shifting your focus from "how to write it" to "which pattern fits best."
- The Modern Portfolio: Understanding the tools (Copilot, Query View) that are now standard in high-tier data roles.
AREA COVERED
Pillar 1: The AI-Native Workspace
• The DAX Query View Sandbox: Mastering the new dedicated environment for writing, running, and previewing DAX queries without affecting your report visuals.
• Inline Copilot (Ctrl + I): Utilizing the "in-code" assistant to modify existing measures, fix syntax errors, and generate variables on the fly.
• The Copilot Pane Experience: Navigating the side-bar interface to ask questions about your data model and receive immediate formula suggestions.
• Update Model Integration: Best practices for seamlessly moving validated code from the Query View into your production measure list.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- We You can generate a multi-condition CALCULATE measure on your first attempt by including table names and filter requirements in your prompt.
- Participants will be able to utilize the DAX Query View and Inline Copilot (Ctrl+I) to author, test, and preview measures without modifying the model schema prematurely.
- successfully execute a "Define and Evaluate" query to see the results of a new measure before clicking "Update Model."
- Participants will be able to orchestrate complex DAX patterns, such as ABC Segmentation and Dynamic Ranking, through iterative "conversations" with Copilot.
- Participants will be able to critique and validate AI-generated code to identify "hallucinations" or logical errors in Filter Context and Relationship propagation.
- Participants will be able to deploy standard and custom Time Intelligence patterns (YoY, MoM, Rolling Averages) by aligning AI output with a dedicated Calendar Table.
As the Technical Program Manager for this session, I’ve organized our curriculum into four strategic pillars. This structure ensures that we move beyond "AI hype" and focus on the practical, technical reality of modern Power BI development.
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- Working professionals, Experienced
- How to speak "Data" to the AI to get the right logic every time.
- Strategic Design: Shifting your focus from "how to write it" to "which pattern fits best."
- The Modern Portfolio: Understanding the tools (Copilot, Query View) that are now standard in high-tier data roles.
Pillar 1: The AI-Native Workspace
• The DAX Query View Sandbox: Mastering the new dedicated environment for writing, running, and previewing DAX queries without affecting your report visuals.
• Inline Copilot (Ctrl + I): Utilizing the "in-code" assistant to modify existing measures, fix syntax errors, and generate variables on the fly.
• The Copilot Pane Experience: Navigating the side-bar interface to ask questions about your data model and receive immediate formula suggestions.
• Update Model Integration: Best practices for seamlessly moving validated code from the Query View into your production measure list.
- We You can generate a multi-condition CALCULATE measure on your first attempt by including table names and filter requirements in your prompt.
- Participants will be able to utilize the DAX Query View and Inline Copilot (Ctrl+I) to author, test, and preview measures without modifying the model schema prematurely.
- successfully execute a "Define and Evaluate" query to see the results of a new measure before clicking "Update Model."
- Participants will be able to orchestrate complex DAX patterns, such as ABC Segmentation and Dynamic Ranking, through iterative "conversations" with Copilot.
- Participants will be able to critique and validate AI-generated code to identify "hallucinations" or logical errors in Filter Context and Relationship propagation.
- Participants will be able to deploy standard and custom Time Intelligence patterns (YoY, MoM, Rolling Averages) by aligning AI output with a dedicated Calendar Table.
As the Technical Program Manager for this session, I’ve organized our curriculum into four strategic pillars. This structure ensures that we move beyond "AI hype" and focus on the practical, technical reality of modern Power BI development.
- Working professionals, Experienced
