Ai’s ABCs of DSNY: Weeks 3-5

RECAP: 

For Week 3, we worked toward earning our Alteryx Core Credential. In practice, this looked like a few days spent learning key tools and applying them in problem sets both as a cohort and individually. 

In Weeks 4 and 5, we focused on building Tableau dashboards and making our way around the Tableau Desktop platform. 

LEARNING TABLEAU: Drilldown Chart (with Parameter Actions)

During one of our interactivity sessions, we covered how to create visually appealing drill downs. 

What’s a drilldown?

A drill down chart allows you to explore hierarchical data by first displaying a higher level category and then allowing the user to 'zoom in' and view data at a more detailed level. 

Why do you need one?

It can help you understand what is driving a given trend and understand your data at a greater level of granularity.

How do you do it?

See the video below!

Author:
Ai Onubogu
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