M and Power BI

 “m” and “Power BI” are related to the Power Query language and the Microsoft Power BI platform. Here’s an explanation of each:

1. “m” (also known as “M” or “Power Query M”):

“M” is a functional programming language used primarily in Power Query, a data transformation and mash-up tool developed by Microsoft. Power Query is integrated into various Microsoft products like Excel, Power BI, and others. The “M” language is specifically designed for data transformation tasks, allowing users to connect to various data sources, clean and manipulate the data, and load it into a desired destination.

Power Query “M” language is a case-sensitive language and operates on data structures such as tables, lists, and records. It supports a wide range of data manipulation functions and operations, making it a powerful tool for data preparation and transformation.

2. Power BI:

Power BI is a business analytics service provided by Microsoft. It allows users to connect to various data sources, transform and model the data, and create interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards. Power BI provides a user-friendly interface for creating data visualizations and sharing insights across organizations.

The integration of Power Query and the “M” language in Power BI enables users to clean, transform, and shape data before visualizing it. By connecting to data sources, applying data transformation steps using Power Query, and building reports and dashboards, users can gain valuable insights from their data.