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Power Query
🔥 Expert

Advanced M Language

Master the M formula language for complex transformations and custom connectors.

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Lesson 1

Writing Custom M Functions in Power Query

31 min read
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Lesson 2

M Language Fundamentals: Syntax, Types, and Expressions for Power Query

Master the building blocks of M Language with practical examples. Learn syntax rules, data types, and expression construction to write powerful Power Query transformations.

12 min read
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Lesson 3

Writing Custom M Functions from Scratch in Power Query

Master the art of building reusable, production-ready M functions that transform how you work with Power Query. Learn advanced parameter handling, error management, and optimization techniques through practical examples.

13 min read
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Lesson 4

List and Record Operations in M: Transform, Select, and Combine Data Structures

Master the fundamental list and record operations in Power Query's M language. Learn to transform nested data, select specific elements, and combine complex data structures with practical, real-world examples.

14 min read
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Lesson 5

Advanced Table Operations: Group, Join, and Transform in M Language

Master sophisticated table manipulation in Power Query M including custom aggregations, complex joins, and dynamic transformations for professional data analysis workflows.

15 min read
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Lesson 6

Error Handling and Try-Otherwise Patterns in M: Building Production-Ready Power Query Solutions

Master advanced error handling in M language with comprehensive strategies for building robust, production-grade Power Query solutions that gracefully handle failures and adapt to changing data conditions.

29 min read
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Lesson 7

Dynamic Queries with M: Build Flexible, Reusable Transformations

Learn to create Power Query transformations that adapt based on parameters, building reusable data processing engines that scale across different scenarios and requirements.

14 min read
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Lesson 8

Advanced JSON and XML Data Processing in Power Query M Language

Master complex semi-structured data transformations with defensive navigation, performance optimization, and real-world multi-source integration patterns in M.

17 min read
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Lesson 9

Advanced JSON and XML Processing in Power Query M Language

Master sophisticated techniques for processing semi-structured data in M, including recursive navigation, namespace handling, performance optimization, and building resilient transformation pipelines for production systems.

27 min read
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Lesson 10

Working with JSON and XML Data Sources in M: Complete Foundation Guide

Master Power Query's M language functions for parsing and transforming JSON and XML data into analysis-ready tables. Learn practical techniques for handling nested structures, missing fields, and common data quality issues.

13 min read
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Lesson 11

M Language Performance Patterns and Anti-Patterns: Optimize Power Query for Speed

Master the performance patterns that make M Language queries blazingly fast and eliminate the anti-patterns that kill query folding. Learn memory management, join optimization, and debugging techniques for production-ready Power Query solutions.

15 min read
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Lesson 12

Building a Reusable Function Library in Power Query

Master advanced M language patterns to create maintainable, performance-optimized function libraries that transform how your team works with Power Query across projects.

30 min read
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Lesson 13

Advanced M: Iterators, Accumulators, and Recursive Patterns

Master Power Query's most powerful patterns for complex data transformations. Learn List.Generate, List.Accumulate, and recursive functions to solve problems that standard operations can't handle.

13 min read
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Lesson 14

Implementing Custom Query Folding Logic in M: Keeping Transformations Native to the Data Source

Query folding can mean the difference between a 2-minute refresh and a 25-minute timeout on large datasets. This lesson teaches you to diagnose folding breaks, restructure queries to preserve them, and use Value.NativeQuery for precise native SQL control — with production-ready patterns throughout.

21 min read