Things You Must Know When Using a Date Table in Power BI


In this video, Manuel Quintana from Pragmatic Works discusses the best practices for using a date table in Power BI. He explains the importance of having a dedicated date table, how Power BI automatically creates hidden date tables, and how to optimize your data model by disabling Auto Date/Time. By following these tips, you can reduce model size, improve performance, and have better control over your time-based data. The video covers various topics, including why a dedicated date table is necessary, how Auto Date/Time works, and the impact on model size. It concludes with a summary of the key points.


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