What is the difference between DAX and Power Query

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Hello team

Can someone explain the difference between DAX and Power Query? I do not want any formulated or functional difference. Explain the difference in terms.

Sep 24, 2020 in Power BI by Roshni
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DAX stands for Data Analysis Expressions. DAX is the formula language used in Power Pivot and Power BI Desktop. DAX uses functions to work on data that is stored in tables.

 Power Query (M) is used to query data sources, clean, and load data. Then you use DAX to analyze the data in Power Pivot.

answered Sep 24, 2020 by Gitika
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