Create stunning web-based data visualizations with D3.js.
This totally-revised new edition of “D3.js in Action” guides you from simple charts to powerful interactive graphics. Chapter-by-chapter you'll assemble an impressive portfolio of visualizations-including intricate networks, maps, and even a complete customized visualization layout. Plus, you'll learn best practices for building interactive graphics, animations, and integrating your work into frontend development frameworks like React and Svelte.
In “D3.js in Action” you will learn how to:
• Set up a local development environment for D3
• Include D3 in web development projects, including Node-based web apps
• Select and append DOM elements
• Size and position elements on screen
• Assemble components and layouts into creative data visualizations
“D3.js in Action” has been extensively revised for D3.js version 7, and modern best practices for web visualizations. Its brand new chapters dive into interactive visualizations, cover responsiveness for dataviz, and show you how you can improve accessibility.
Foreword by Andy Kirk.
About the technology
With D3.js, you can create sophisticated infographics, charts, and interactive data visualizations using standard frontend tools like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Granting D3 its VIS Test of Time award, the IEEE credited this powerful library for bringing data visualization to the mainstream. You'll be blown away by how beautiful your results can be!
About the book
“D3.js in Action” is a roadmap for creating brilliant and beautiful visualizations with D3.js. Like a gentle mentor, it guides you from basic charts all the way to advanced interactive visualizations like networks and maps. You'll learn to build graphics, create animations, and set up mobile-friendly responsiveness. Each chapter contains a complete data visualization project to put your new skills into action.
What's inside
• Fully revised for D3.js v7
• Includes 12 complete projects
• Create data visualizations with SVG and canvas
• Combine D3 with React, Svelte, and Angular
About the reader
For web developers with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills.
