If you're in a hurry to learn D3.js the leading JavaScript library for web-based graphics and
visualization this book is for you. Written for technically savvy readers with a background in
programming or data science the book moves quickly emphasizing unifying concepts and
patterns. Anticipating common difficulties author Philipp K. Janert teaches you how to apply
D3 to your own problems. Assuming only a general programming background but no previous
experience with contemporary web development this book explains supporting technologies such
as SVG HTML5 CSS and the DOM as needed making it a convenient one-stop resource for a
technical audience. Understand D3 selections the library's fundamental organizing principle
Learn how to create data-driven documents with data binding Create animated graphs and
interactive user interfaces Draw figures with curves shapes and colors Use the built-in
facilities for heatmaps tree graphs and networks Simplify your work by writing your own
reusable components
