From the introduction:
D3 is an open source JavaScript library for:
- data-driven manipulation of the Document Object Model (DOM)
- working with data and shapes
- laying out visual elements for linear, hierarchical, network and geographic data
- enabling smooth transitions between user interface (UI) states
- enabling effective user interaction
Let’s unpick these one by one.
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Peter forgets to mention, there will be illustrations:
Same data as a packed circle:
Same data as a treemap:
The first two chapters are up and I’m waiting for more!
You?
PS: Follow Peter at: @animateddata.