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Description

A well-designed data visualization makes information clear and captivating. Using color, animation, and interactive features, these graphics can make data come alive. Data Visualization with JavaScript shows you how to use a wide range of JavaScript tools and libraries to make effective data visualizations.

In "Data Visualization with JavaScript," author Stephen A. Thomas takes you through all the design principles and programming techniques you need to start building your own data visualizations for your website-from the basic line chart to fully interactive network graphs and animated maps. Thomas provides full color, step-by-step instructions for creating specialized web graphics, such as charts that display stock market details in response to mouse movements, and a map that animates train routes to show the fastest option.

Inside you'll also learn how to: Make charts that respond to user actions like mouse movements, clicks, zooming, and scrolling.Use an AJAX service to dynamically retrieve data for a chartChoose the right kind of visualization for a particular data set, and integrate the graphic into your websitePick the right tool for your visualization, from easy-to-use web components with everything built in, to powerful, highly customizable libraries like D3.jsManage large data sets in the web browser using Underscore.jsIntegrate data visualizations into a full web application

No matter what your experience level as a web developer, "Data Visualization with JavaScript" will have you building beautiful and effective data visualizations in no time.