In Tableau, what is a logical calculation and how does it differ from being pushed down to SQL?

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In Tableau, what is a logical calculation and how does it differ from being pushed down to SQL?

Key points

  • Logical calculations leverage SQL equivalents for efficiency
  • Tableau's engine handles calculations without SQL counterparts
  • Pushing calculations down to the database reduces data transfer
  • Certain functions, like table calculations, are executed in Tableau
  • Database queries are optimized through logical calculation translation

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