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Sarah Tayeri
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1189
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English
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Summary

Explore, a visual data analysis tool developed by Hex, has evolved significantly since its launch, providing users the ability to analyze data without writing code. Initially designed to allow Hex users to visually interact with data from a warehouse without SQL queries, Explore now supports semantic models, enabling analyses with governed metrics for reliable insights. Recent updates have enhanced its functionality with features like top n value specification, aggregate calculations, pivot table totals, and the ability to drill into underlying data segments. These enhancements allow both technical and non-technical users to perform detailed data exploration and visualizations efficiently. Users can now define reference lines in charts and filter data based on aggregated measures, akin to SQL's "HAVING" clause, all within a no-code environment. These developments aim to make Explore more powerful and accessible, with plans to integrate these features into chart cells for broader application within Hex's data tools.