Tools such as Tableau and Power BI are not spreadsheet machines or data download machines. They are first and foremost data visualization tools. Data visualization is the graphical representation of information, think of bar charts or line charts.
The Dashboard Development Lifecycle (DDLC) is a framework that outlines the various stages involved in the development of a dashboard that meets user requirements and is delivered on time and within expectations. It is an iterative process with each stage reliant on others. The DDLC can scale to any size of team and helps a developer focus, preventing scope creep and mitigating unforeseen risks.
While not covered in this video, it is important to have an understanding of permissions required, accessibility, and ideas on how to leverage features such as data driven alerts in Tableau, descriptions, and rollout (if applicable). Your future self (or teammates) will also thank you if the dashboard is well documented. With the DDLC, an understanding of these items can increase adoption and make future iterations easier.
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