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Is Tableau Next the future of data analytics, or should Tableau developers stick with what they already know?
In this episode of The Data Nerd Podcast, Nisar Ahmed sits down with Fi Crocker and Sarah Burnett, co-founders of Dub Dub Data and longtime Tableau Ambassadors, to discuss Tableau Next vs. Tableau Desktop, Salesforce Data 360, and the future of business intelligence.
Having delivered multiple Tableau Next projects, Fi and Sarah share their firsthand experiences with the platform, including what works, what doesn't, and where traditional Tableau still has the advantage. They discuss how Tableau Next can deliver near real-time analytics and dramatically improve dashboard performance, while also presenting challenges with calculations, customization, and data modeling.
The conversation explores whether Tableau Next is worth adopting, particularly for organizations already using Salesforce, and what its growing adoption means for Tableau developers. With Tableau Studio and AI entering the picture, are we witnessing the next evolution of Tableau, or is the ecosystem becoming too complicated?
Beyond the technology, Fi and Sarah share how a chance meeting at Tableau Conference turned into a friendship and eventually a business partnership. They discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, the power of the Tableau community, and why networking and continuous learning can open doors you never expected.
Together, they also explore why data storytelling, communication, and being willing to embrace change remain essential skills as AI reshapes the analytics profession.
Whether you're a Tableau developer, data analyst, Salesforce professional, or business intelligence leader, this episode offers practical insights into the future of Tableau and the opportunities ahead.
In this episode you'll learn:-
How Tableau Next compares with Tableau Desktop and Tableau Cloud
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The real-world benefits and limitations of Tableau Next
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How Tableau Next enables near real-time reporting and faster dashboards
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Why Salesforce Data 360 is important to Tableau Next
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The challenges of data modeling, LOD calculations, and dashboard customization
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Whether Tableau developers should invest time in learning Tableau Next
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How Tableau Studio and AI could shape the future of Tableau
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Why the Tableau ecosystem is becoming more complex
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How Fi and Sarah went from Tableau community friends to co-founders of Dub Dub Data
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Why networking, community, and professional relationships matter
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The importance of continuous learning, teaching, and data storytelling in the age of AI
Fi Crocker — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ficrocker/
Sarah Burnett — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sezbee/
Dub Dub Data Website: https://www.dubdubdata.com/
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