Chapter 1, Getting Started with the Data, introduces the reader to different methods of loading data into Qlik Sense from various sources, such as relational databases, data files, FTP server, and web services. We will also delve into the creation and usage of Master Library in Qlik Sense and Data Manager for data preparation without code.
Chapter 2, Visualizations, focuses on the best design practices in Qlik Sense in order to create engaging applications. It also looks at the concepts of snapshots and stories in Qlik Sense.
Chapter 3, Scripting, introduces the reader to the techniques of writing a well-structured script in Qlik Sense. It discusses and explains the benefits of concepts such as subroutines, script files, and loops in scripts, which all form a part of the arsenal of a good Qlik Sense developer.
Chapter 4, Managing Apps and the User Interface, introduces the reader to the concept of publishing the Qlik Sense apps on the server and Qlik Sense cloud. We will also look at certain key Qlik Sense objects and using them for the right purpose and to convey the right information.
Chapter 5, Useful Functions, deals with some very useful functions that are available in Qlik Sense. We present some challenging scenarios that a Qlik Sense developer faces and provide solutions for them.
Chapter 6, Set Analysis, is one of the most powerful concepts in Qlik Sense. This chapter explains the process of writing Set Analysis expressions from scratch. We will also look at some advanced variations in Set Analysis expressions, such as the introduction of flags, defining ranges using the Concat() function in Set Analysis expressions, using P() and E() for indirect selections, set operators, and alternative states.
Chapter 7, Using Extensions in Qlik Sense, focuses on managing and using the most useful extensions in your Qlik Sense apps, such as reload app, action buttons, variable input box, KPI visualization, and object containers, which conditionally show and hide objects.
Chapter 8, Advanced Aggregation with AGGR, discuss when and how to use AGGR with some useful recipes, such as Ranking and ABC Analysis.
Chapter 9, Tips and Tricks, contains recipes to improve your day-to-day productivity using Qlik Sense.
