MDX (Multidimensional Expressions)

MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) is a language used to query and analyze data stored in multidimensional databases, such as those used in business intelligence and data analytics. It allows users to extract specific insights from complex data structures like cubes, which organize data by several categories (dimensions) like time, geography, and products. Think of it as a way to ask detailed, flexible questions about data, similar to moving through a spreadsheet with multiple filters and views. MDX enables precise data retrieval and analysis, facilitating strategic decision-making based on complex, multi-category information.