May 1, 2024
Updated June 18, 2025
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Navigating the World of Dashboards: A Comprehensive Guide
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Reading list
We've selected 12 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Dashboards.
Seminal work on the subject of data visualization, and it is still one of the most influential books in the field. Tufte provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of data visualization, and he covers a wide range of topics, from data types to visual perception. Tufte's work is deeply rooted in using data visualization to present only truth and avoid misrepresenting data. This book is very thorough and can be challenging for those who are new to dashboards.
Classic in the field of data visualization, and it is still one of the most influential books in the field. Tufte provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of data visualization, and he covers a wide range of topics, from data types to visual perception. Edward Tufte is one of the most celebrated authorities in the field of data visualization.
Comprehensive guide to data visualization, covering everything from basic principles to advanced techniques. It is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with examples and exercises. This book does a fantastic job of providing a more in-depth look at many of the core principles associated with dashboards and great jumping-off point for learning more about them.
Collection of essays on data visualization, written by one of the leading experts in the field. Yau covers a wide range of topics, from the history of data visualization to the latest trends in the field. This book provides a lot of real-world examples of dashboards and how they are used.
Practical guide to designing effective dashboards. Few provides a step-by-step process for creating dashboards, and he covers a wide range of topics, from data selection to visual design. This is another book by Stephen Few that is very specific to the design of dashboards and how to create useful ones.
Classic in the field of data visualization, and it is still one of the best books on the market. Few provides a clear and concise framework for designing effective dashboards, and he covers a wide range of topics, from data selection to visual design. This book is only related to the design aspect of dashboards, so while it is very useful for that, it does not give the full picture of dashboards.
Practical guide to data visualization, with a focus on using data to tell stories. Evergreen provides a step-by-step process for creating effective visualizations, and she covers a wide range of topics, from data cleaning to visual design. This book does a good job of covering the basics of dashboards without going too deep into any of the technical weeds.
Gentle introduction to data visualization, written for beginners. Kirk covers the basics of data visualization, including data types, visual encodings, and chart types. This book great starting place for learning more about dashboards and data visualization.
Collection of recipes for creating effective visualizations in Power BI. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic chart types to advanced techniques. This book great resource for those who want to learn how to use Power BI to create dashboards.
Comprehensive guide to using Tableau, one of the most popular data visualization tools on the market. It covers a wide range of topics, from data preparation to visual design. This book great reference for those who want to use Tableau to create dashboards.
Comprehensive guide to using Power BI, one of the most popular data visualization tools on the market. It covers a wide range of topics, from data preparation to visual design. This book great reference for those who want to use Power BI to create dashboards.
Comprehensive guide to using Google Data Studio, one of the most popular data visualization tools on the market. It covers a wide range of topics, from data preparation to visual design. This book great reference for those who want to use Google Data Studio to create dashboards.
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