I am asked frequently if there is a book I would recommend
to help a beginner better learn QlikView.
Up until the last year or so, that was a difficult question to answer
because there definitely was a void in this area. But recently I have been recommending a guide
that fills this void quite nicely.
QlikView 11 for Developers
is written by Miguel Garcia and
Barry Harmsen. Both are notable (dare I
say famous) BI consultants that have been in the QV space for many years. The book weighs in at 534 pages.
is written by Miguel Garcia and
Barry Harmsen. Both are notable (dare I
say famous) BI consultants that have been in the QV space for many years. The book weighs in at 534 pages.
We follow the case of HighCloud Airlines throughout the
text. Users are also encouraged to
download the example material so we can also develop the solution alongside the
text.
The chapters are arranged just as we would normally develop
a Proof of Concept (POC) so the rhythm is natural and iterative in approach. This allows Miguel and Barry to cover a broad
range of topics ranging from data modelling down to the Class function and
every topic in-between. This does mean
that the guide is not necessarily organized in a formal way like a reference
manual or “encyclopedia”. But by
following the case of HighCloud Airlines in a natural progression, it makes the
material more readable and realistic.
The back-end index will help anybody who wants to reference a specific
topic.
I read it a little bit ago and put it away and found myself digging it back out on multiple occasions, so now I just keep it near my workstation in case I need to reference something.
Although QlikView is relatively easy to learn compared with
other BI tools, it is still hard! And because it is constantly evolving,
ongoing training is also necessary. A book like this was long overdue.
I think QlikView 11 for Developers
is a must have for any
serious developer. Even an old pro will
pick up a few tips and be able to refer to it as a reference (I know I
have). And for those of us just starting
out in the QlikView world, this will be a handy way to jumpstart the process. It can be picked up from Amazon
.
is a must have for any
serious developer. Even an old pro will
pick up a few tips and be able to refer to it as a reference (I know I
have). And for those of us just starting
out in the QlikView world, this will be a handy way to jumpstart the process. It can be picked up from Amazon
.
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