We began this chapter exploring why LOD calculations are so impactful and why their inclusion in Tableau was so lauded. Next, we built a couple of playgrounds to explore how the three LOD calculations – FIXED, EXCLUDE, and INCLUDE – work. Finally, we covered three common scenarios that might utilize LOD calculations and explored alternative solutions using table calculations and data blending.
In the next chapter, we'll turn our attention to the visual side of Tableau and explore chart types that go beyond the out-of-the-box possibilities provided by Tableau.
