Data Visualization with D3 4.x Cookbook - Second Edition by Nick Zhu

Key FeaturesLearn about D3 4.0 from the inside out and master its new featuresUtilize D3 packages to generate graphs, manipulate data, and create beautiful presentationsSolve real-world visualization problems with the help of practical recipesBook DescriptionThis book gives you all the guidance you need to start creating modern data visualizations with D3 4.x that take advantage of the latest capabilities of JavaScript.The book starts with the basic D3 structure and building blocks and quickly moves on to writing idiomatic D3-style JavaScript code. You will learn how to work with selection to target certain visual elements on the page, then you will see techniques to represent data both in programming constructs and its visual metaphor. You will learn how map values in your data domain to the visual domain using scales, and use the various shape functions supported by D3 to create SVG shapes in visualizations.Moving on, youll see how to use and customize various D3 axes and master transition to add bells and whistles to otherwise dry visualizations. Youll also learn to work with charts, hierarchy, graphs, and build interactive visualizations. Next youll work with Force, which is one of the most awe-inspiring techniques you can add to your visualizations, and youll implement a fully functional Choropleth map (a special purpose colored map) in D3.Finally, youll learn to unit test data visualization code and test-driven development in a visualization project so you know how to produce high-quality D3 code.What you will learnGet a solid understanding of the D3 fundamentals and idiomsUse D3 to load, manipulate, and map data to any kind of visual representation on the webCreate data-driven dynamic visualizations that update as the data doesLeverage the various modules provided by D3 to create sophisticated, dynamic, and interactive charts and graphicsCreate data-driven transitions and animations within your visualizationsUnderstand and leverage more advanced concepts such as force, touch, and Geo data visualizationsAbout the AuthorNick Zhu is a professional programmer and data engineer with more than a decade experience in software development, big data, and machine learning. Currently, he is one of the founders and CTO of Yroo.com - meta search engine for online shopping. He is also the creator of dc.js—a popular multidimensional charting library built on D3.Table of ContentsGetting Started with D3.jsBe SelectiveDealing with DataTipping the ScalesPlaying with AxesTransition with StyleGetting into ShapeChart Them UpLay Them OutInteracting with Your VisualizationUsing ForceKnowing Your MapTest Drive Your VisualizationBuilding Interactive Analytics in Minutes