Mastering D3.js

Bring your data to life by creating and deploying complex data visualizations with D3.

Who this book is for

If you are a software developer working with data visualizations and want to build complex data visualizations, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of D3 framework is expected. With real-world examples, you will learn how to structure your applications to create enterprise-level charts and interactive dashboards.

What you will learn

• Create reusable chart components that can be used in other projects.
• Build charts for browsers without SVG support by using polyfills.
• Integrate D3 and Backbone to create interactive single-page applications.
• Write, test, and distribute a D3-based charting package.
• Create custom maps and integrate D3 with third-party mapping libraries.
• Make a real-time application with Node and D3.

In detail

This is a practical guide with real-world examples that will help you to create custom charts, and integrate them with third-party libraries to create rich, engaging data-driven applications. Starting with the reusable chart pattern, we will take you through designing and creating complex, real-time data visualizations.

• You will learn how to create reusable D3-based charts and integrate them into data visualization projects.
• You will get to know how to create and distribute a custom charting package.
• You will get acquainted with how to integrate D3 with mapping libraries to provide reverse geocoding and interactive maps.

This book culminates by showing you how to create enterprise-level dashboards to display real-time data.

The book is available at the Packt Publishing website and in Amazon.