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How to use fuzzy matching in Power Query to clean up Excel data

Merge lists even with typos and inconsistent names. Tune the similarity threshold, use a transform table, and audit results ...
InfoWorld

Google tests BigQuery feature to generate SQL queries from English

The ability to write parts of SQL queries in natural language will help developers speed up their work, analysts say. Google is previewing a new AI-driven feature in its BigQuery data warehouse that ...
GitHub

External Connections and Query Tables

AddPowerQuery Adds a connection using power query. This requires a connection string using the Microsoft.Mashup.OleDb.1 provider and a M-Formula to describe the data source. AddDatabase Adds a ...
GitHub

External Connections & Query Tables

EPPlus from version 8.3 supports adding, modifying and removing external connections. EPPlus supports adding most types of connections including Text, Database, OLAP, Web and Power Query connections.
IEEE

CCS-SQL: Enhancing Text-to-SQL Framework for Computational Queries via Large Language Models

Abstract: The Text-to-SQL task is to convert natural language queries into Structured Query Language (SQL) to achieve a natural language interface for database queries. The current research on Text-to ...
Geeky Gadgets

Power Query vs Power Pivot vs VBA : Which Excel Tool Should You Use?

Have you ever found yourself staring at a sprawling Excel workbook, wondering if you’re using the right tool for the job? Between Power Query, Power Pivot, and VBA, it’s easy to feel like you’re ...
Windows Report

Excel’s new Power Query update makes data importing smarter

Microsoft Excel for Windows is getting a streamlined upgrade for anyone working with external data. If you regularly use Power Query, there’s a brand-new “Get Data” experience rolling out that aims to ...
Geeky Gadgets

Unlock Excel’s Hidden Power: Combine Power Query with VBA for Ultimate Efficiency

Have you ever found yourself endlessly clicking through repetitive steps in Excel, wishing there was a way to make the process smarter and faster? While Power Query is a fantastic option for ...
Hacker

Best Practices for Faster Queries: A SQL Performance Tuning Tutorial

Hello there! 👋 I'm Luca, a BI Developer with a passion for all things data, Proficient in Python, SQL and Power BI ...
Hacker

SQL Recursive Queries - How to Understand Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

Hello there! 👋 I'm Luca, a BI Developer with a passion for all things data, Proficient in Python, SQL and Power BI ...
marktechpost

SQL-R1: A Reinforcement Learning-based NL2SQL Model that Outperforms Larger Systems in Complex Queries with Transparent and Accurate SQL Generation

Natural language interface to databases is a growing focus within artificial intelligence, particularly because it allows users to interact with structured databases using plain human language. This ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Comparing Large Language Models for Generating Complex Queries ()

1 Faculty of Science, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. 2 Faculty of Business and IT, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada. 3 Legion Development Group, Oshawa, Canada. This study presents a ...