Edit and host Chart.js, Highcharts, and Leaflet map code templates on GitHub.Convert and transform tabular and spatial data to tell your data story.Learn key data visualization concepts to help you choose the right tools.Understand the principles for designing effective charts and maps.Build interactive charts and maps and embed them in your website.This practical guide is ideal for students, nonprofit organizations, small business owners, local governments, journalists, academics, and anyone who wants to take data out of spreadsheets and turn it into lively interactive stories. Hands-On Data Visualization takes you step-by-step through tutorials, real-world examples, and online resources. You'll also gradually learn how to edit open source code templates like Chart.js, Highcharts, and Leaflet on GitHub.
This introductory book teaches you how to design interactive charts and customized maps for your website, beginning with simple drag-and-drop tools such as Google Sheets, Datawrapper, and Tableau Public. Tell your story and show it with data, using free and easy-to-learn tools on the web.
