CHAPTER 10

CLOSING THOUGHTS

We’ve covered a lot of ground in this book—from understanding the value of visual data storytelling to practicing how to build visual data stories using basic and selected advanced charts and graphs in Tableau.

The lessons in this book are a huge step in the right direction, but still only the first step. Becoming a seasoned visual data storyteller takes time.

The best visual data storytellers recognize that learning how to apply fundamental data visualization best practices and tell meaningful, effective stories is a skill learned over time with practice, experience, and a good, realistic dose of trial and error. These practices are ever-evolving areas, spurred onward with new technologies and inspiring new creatives ...

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