Visualizing BigQuery data using Looker Studio

Visualizing data is an essential step in your data exploration and analysis work. It allows you to gain insights, discover patterns, and communicate findings to stakeholders. We will use Looker Studio (https://cloud.google.com/looker-studio), formally known as Data Studio, in this section. Looker Studio enables an out-of-the-box native integration to BigQuery and makes it easy to visualize data quickly. It is free to use with any Google account and easy to share reports and enable collaboration if your organization uses Google Workspace.

Creating the right visualizations

Choosing the right visualization approach is important in communicating insights and patterns hidden within your BigQuery data. The appropriate visualization technique can bring clarity to complex datasets, highlight trends, and aid in decision-making. Before creating visualizations, it is essential to have a clear understanding of your data and the objectives you...