D3.js in Action, Second Edition

List of Figures

Chapter 1. An introduction to D3.js

Figure 1.1. A map of how to approach data visualization with D3.js that highlights the approach in this book. Start at the top with data and then follow the path depending on the type of data and the needs you’re addressing.

Figure 1.2. D3 can be used for simple charts, such as this donut chart (explained in chapter 5).

Figure 1.3. D3 can also be used to create web maps (see chapter 8), such as this map showing the ethnic makeup of major metropolitan areas in the United States.

Figure 1.4. Maps in D3 aren’t limited to traditional Mercator web maps. They can be interactive globes, like this map of undersea communication cables, or other, more

Figure 1.5. D3 also provides robust capacities to ...