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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 21h

Friendly reminder! You can log every completed #B2VB project to track your progress in our submission dashboard! 📊 Just head to our site, scroll to the bottom of the page, and fill out the quick Google Form (dashboard refreshes nightly!). 🔗 thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📚 Week 19 of Back 2 Viz Basics is live! Explore a seasonal collection of gothic books while practicing how to Use Dynamic Zone Visibility to swap views cleanly!🍂 #B2VB Data: thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Selected as a Tableau Ambassador for the 7th year in a row! My first reaction: "Dang, I'm getting old." My second reaction: reflecting on everything this community taught me. Here are 5 non-technical rules for building a lasting career in analytics 👇

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🚨Week 18 of Back 2 Viz Basics is live! Explore U.S. seasonal flower bloom timing while practicing how to Use Annotations to add clear story callouts! 🌸🍂 #B2VB 🔗Data: thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Week 17 of Back 2 Viz Basics is live! Honor Dolly Parton's legacy using Spotify Daily Top Songs while practicing how to Highlight the Top N! 🎵👑 #B2VB Data: thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Week 16 of Back 2 Viz Basics is live! Explore Toronto DineSafe restaurant inspection records while practicing how to Build a Mobile View! #B2VB Download, viz, share, and tag us! Data: thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🚨Week 15 of Back 2 Viz Basics is live! Explore global Airlines COVID Recovery trends (2019-2024) by practicing Small Multiples to compare side-by-side trajectories cleanly! ✈️📊 #B2VB Data: thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🚨Week 14 of Back 2 Viz Basics is live! It is a World Cup summer, and since it only happens every 4 years, we are dropping final team attacking stats. The twist? Choose Your Own Chart! ⚽🏆 #B2VB Data: www.thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 13: Parameters & #GameNightViz 🎮 Ready to level up? This week we are mapping IMDb reviews for Spider-Man video games. Focus on building clean user experiences using parameters! 🔗Data: thetableaustudentguide.com/vizbasics Build, Post with #B2VB & #GameNightViz, Tag & submit!

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🚨Big updates for #B2VB data.world is retiring, so all datasets are moving directly to our website. No extra accounts or logins needed, just direct downloads! We're migrating our history now. We're also switching to a clean table format instead of separate prompts. Let us know any hiccups!

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 12: Build a Map Ready to map the 2026 FIFA World Cup? This week we explore the 48 nations competing on the global stage. Practice your spatial mapping skills and show us where the tournament stands. 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4eWVsXN Build, Post, Tag, & Submit!

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 11: Build a Timeline In partnership with the LGBTQ+ Tableau User Group, we are exploring marriage equality milestones. Choose your own timeline chart to show how same-sex marriage recognition has progressed chronologically across the globe since 2001. 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4euoZYH

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🚨#B2VB Week 10: Build a Heatmap Let's look at ocean conservation trends! This week we're exploring sea turtle sightings and strandings data from Canada. Practice using color with purpose to reveal patterns instantly. To Join: ✅Build your viz ✅Post with #B2VB ✅Tag us & submit 🔗Data: bit.ly/4fpPjnZ

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 9: Build a Scatterplot Where is everyone traveling? This week we're exploring global tourism trends and focusing on finding the relationship between visitor volume and spending. ✅Build your viz ✅Post with #B2VB ✅Tag us & submit! 🔗Data: bit.ly/4uzvLBy

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 8: Visualizing Rank TC26 is right around the corner! This week we are ranking breweries within a few miles of the San Diego Convention Center. Practice your ranking and sorting skills to highlight the top spots for the community. 🍻 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4u6pEVc

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Trading dashboards for Hot Wheels! While I am on paternity leave, I've been diving into Hot Wheels collecting with my Dad. He has over 1,000 cars and builds incredible customs. Here's a quick starter's guide: Substack: tinyurl.com/yf6mzt2d Medium: tinyurl.com/s6bh4s6f

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From Dashboards to Diecast: A New Hobby in Hot Wheels Collecting

I am taking a step away from the data world to talk about a new hobby that has taken over my spare time: Hot Wheels

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 7: Making Insights Clear Charts are good, but stories are better! This week we are focusing on storytelling using US data center statistics. Practice guiding your audience to the key message. To Join: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit! 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4muBJRB

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 6: Treemaps The Oscars are in the books! 🎬 This week we are building Treemaps using the 98th Academy Awards results. Practice showing part to whole relationships at a glance. To Join: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit! 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4dDx3q2

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Data vizzes show up in the most unexpected places. Stopped by the Lucid Motors store this weekend and spotted this on their display. What’s your favorite “‘data viz in the wild?” Drop it below!

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🚨 #B2VB Week 5: Text Tables Precision matters! This week we are building Text Tables using the Top 50 shows on Crunchyroll. Practice creating a clean, easy-to-scan layout for detailed data. To Join: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit! 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4bh3iIT

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

📢 #B2VB Week 4: Shapes & Icons The 2026 Winter Games are over, but the viz is just starting! This week we are mastering the Shape shelf using the final medal table results. To Join: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit! 🔗 Data: bit.ly/3MM6qUN

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

📢#B2VB 2026 Week 3: Dot Plots We’re comparing pet populations across the globe! The Goal: Use a dot plot to show the spread or ranking of cat and dog ownership by country. To Participate:✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit! 🔗Data: bit.ly/45V13Jx

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🚨#B2VB Week 2: Line Charts We're mastering the basics by looking at U.S. Airline profits from 2015–2024. The Goal: Visualize how profits evolved before, during, and after the pandemic. To Participate: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit! 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4k5WPoi

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Our Submissions Tracker is REVAMPED! We’ve officially updated the tracker on Tableau Public with a brand-new look. ⚠️ The 2026 Challenge: If you complete every challenge this year, you’ll earn a spot in our elite #B2VB All-Stars group! Start your streak today! 🔗 Tracker: tabsoft.co/4sK3SXy

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

📢 #B2VB 2026 Week 1: Build a Bar Chart Back to basics! We're mastering the bar chart using WEF Youth Pulse 2026 data. The Mission: Rank the economic trends shaping the future. To Participate: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit on our site! 🔗 Data: bit.ly/4bpD2h6

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🌟 Back 2 Viz Basics returns this Monday! We’re kicking off a new year of foundational #DataViz challenges. Open to all skill levels and any BI tool. Check the graphics below for a refresher on what we're all about. Let's build those skills in 2026! #B2VB #DataFam #DataVisualization

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

One week into 2026 and the productivity pressure is already in full swing. Roadmaps. Big goals. Perfect schedules. Here’s the trap: measuring your day against the version of yourself that had unlimited time and energy... AKA Toxic Productivity

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

2025 was an incredible year for Back 2 Viz Basics! A massive shoutout to our 2025 All-Stars: - Ann Stolzman, Kyeongseok Min, and Natsumi Goto for completing all 25 challenges! - Izumi, Raisa Hannus, and Yasushi Ishikawa for getting close! 2026 kicks off soon!! #B2VB

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Curious to hear if anyone has any data viz resolutions for 2026?!

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

That’s a wrap on 2025! A huge thank you to the Back 2 Viz Basics #B2VB community for an amazing year. Our goal is to help everyone build dataviz foundations with no barriers to entry regardless of the tool you use. Your participation make this project possible. We’ll be back in 2026! See you soon!

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Eric Balash @ericbalash.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🚨Week 25 of Back 2 Viz Basics is live! Challenge: Use an Image URL Our final challenge of 2025! Create a personal portfolio dashboard using the Image URL feature to showcase your favorite #B2VB vizzes from the year. We appreciate your support this year and can't thank you enough! 🔗 bit.ly/3MBBaYs