Refreshing a dashboard

Data Visualization in Databricks

Gang Wang

Senior Data Scientist

Why do dashboards need refreshing

 

• Ensure current data is displayed
• Reflect real-time changes
• Improve decision-making accuracy
• Avoid outdated insights
• Track dynamic business performance

 

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Benefits of regular dashboard refreshes

 

• Enable real-time monitoring
• Prevent old or misleading data
• Enhance visibility of key trends
• Spot opportunities quickly
• Adapt to shifting data trends

   

Refresh frequency and best practices

 

• Set automatic refresh intervals
• Balance frequency to avoid lags
• Refresh relevant sections only
• Monitor for system performance
• Prevent manual update overload

   

Let's practice!

Data Visualization in Databricks