Summary  
This chapter explains how to build sparkline charts by mapping a time-based field to one axis and multiple measures to the other, producing compact inline visualizations that reveal trends in minimal space.

General domain of usage  
Data visualization dashboards

## Why Sparklines?  

Sparklines are particularly useful for:  
- Quickly visualizing trends across multiple categories in a compact format;  
- Embedding visual context within tables to enhance data interpretation;  
- Comparing patterns between different measures or dimensions efficiently.

You will master essential Tableau skills needed for business intelligence: connecting data sources, working with dimensions and measures, creating interactive visualizations, designing dashboards, and sharing insights. Each chapter includes practical tasks and projects for hands-on learning.