: Calculated on the fly based on report filters; more CPU-efficient and generally recommended for most analytical needs. Key Function Categories
is a specialized formula language used in Microsoft Power BI , Power Pivot, and Analysis Services to perform custom calculations. While it shares a similar syntax with Excel, DAX is uniquely designed to handle relational data and complex context transitions. Essential Core Concepts DAX Functions
: This is the environment in which a formula is executed. : Calculated on the fly based on report
: Computed at data refresh and stored in the model; best for filtering or grouping. best for filtering or grouping.