We have gone through some ways to model data in Tableau. At this stage, you know how to connect to a data source. You should also have seen how important the Data Source page is when it comes to modeling your data. You can make your life so much easier if you use many of the features that are available in this section.

The main takeaway for data modeling in Tableau is that it helps you prepare your workspace to answer questions using data. Taking the time to understand your business or project requirements will help you perform a better analysis. Tableau allows you to quickly connect to and build visualizations but the Data Source page should not be ignored. Tableau also adds extra features with new releases. In the next chapter, you will learn how to use the data that you have prepared to begin building your visualizations in order to share insights.