Continuing from my experience with Tableaus Coder Initiative, I returned to working with the Tableau Rest API. This post examines a generic use case for plausibility. Salesforce Superstore Data Source I started with the Salesforce Superstore data source, a sample data source offered by Tableau. I did a little bit of exploration and found that it might be interesting … [Read more...] about Tableau Rest API Exploration
Challenging Lesson
It's been a while since I've had a challenging lesson, one which brings me to realize my weaknesses. What's learned from accepting a challenge; regardless of outcome is what our own behaviors are as we are faced with a task or goal that does not come easily to us. I'll start with taking note, that I hadn't realized that this was going to be a challenge, let alone a lesson. … [Read more...] about Challenging Lesson
Tableau Coders Initiative
In the last technology post, I mentioned that I'd be perusing through some of the concepts brought up in the Tableau Coders Initiative. This blog article goes through their first four videos and includes some insights on how/where to go if you're struggling. I will also provide some additional fun tidbits of knowledge as, I mean, why not? The Tableau Coders Initiative … [Read more...] about Tableau Coders Initiative
The Majestic Niagara Falls, Canada
I have not had the fortune to go on a vacation since January of 2015. This year, I finally had the opportunity and found myself touring the majestic Niagara Falls, Canada. Planning The decision to travel to Niagara Falls came as an omen. I was typing away at my computer when, suddenly, a reference to the city of Niagara Falls was made and I thought, "Well- gee-- I'd … [Read more...] about The Majestic Niagara Falls, Canada
No DOMO
This week we're a little late on our technology newsletter. I had high hopes for checking out DOMO, a business intelligence web application. I don't know what they are beyond that. They rejected my request for a free trial, which means No Domo. Pretty Woman in Domo If you want a free trial with Domo, you're required to enter a business e-mail. This is not an unusual … [Read more...] about No DOMO