A practical guide that helps you break into the world of data visualization with Python
Understand the fundamentals of building charts in Python
Packed with easy-to-understand tutorials for developers who are new to Python or charting in Python

Who This Book Is For

If you are a Python novice or an experienced developer and want to explore data visualization libraries, then this is the book for you. No prior charting or graphics experience is needed.

What You Will Learn

Build different types of Python charts and graphs
Master how to build Python graphics libraries
Test and validate your data sources
Explore common Python libraries for charts and graphics
Build charts using dynamic data from offline and online sources
Use CSS to modify embedded SVG images in HTML pages
Install and write Python code on Windows, Mac, or Linux
Discover how to install and reference libraries in Visual Studio or Eclipse

In Detail

The best applications use data and present it in a meaningful, easy-to-understand way. Packed with sample code and tutorials, this book will walk you through installing common charts, graphics, and utility libraries for the Python programming language.

Firstly you will discover how to install and reference libraries in Visual Studio or Eclipse. We will then go on to build simple graphics and charts that allow you to generate HTML5-ready SVG charts and graphs, along with testing and validating your data sources. We will also cover parsing data from the Web and offline sources, and building a Python charting application using dynamic data. Lastly, we will review other popular tools and frameworks used to create charts and import/export chart data. By the end of this book, you will be able to represent complex sets of data using Python.

About the Author

Chad Adams

Chad Adams is a web and mobile software developer based in Raymore, Missouri, where he works as a mobile frontend architect creating visually appealing application software for iOS, Windows Phone, and the Web. He also creates project build systems for large development teams using programming languages such as Python and C#. He has a B.F.A. in Commercial Art and a Microsoft certification in HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. He has also spoken at conferences on topics that include Windows Phone development and Google Dart. In his off hours, Chad enjoys relaxing at his home and spending time with his wife, Heather, and son, Leo.

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