Plotly-js
Aidi Tan
May 31, 2019
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Plotly.js
UI ComponentsWhat is Plotly.js?
It is a standalone Javascript data visualization library, and it also powers the Python and R modules named plotly in those respective ecosystems (referred to as Plotly.py and Plotly.R). It can be used to produce dozens of chart types and visualizations, including statistical charts, 3D graphs, scientific charts, SVG and tile maps, financial charts and more.
Plotly.js is a tool in the UI Components category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Feature parity with MATLAB/matplotlib graphingOnline chart editorFully interactive (hover, zoom, pan)SVG and WebGL backendsPublication-quality image export
Plotly.js Pros & Cons
Pros of Plotly.js
- ✓Bindings to popular languages like Python, Node, R, etc
- ✓Integrated zoom and filter-out tools in charts and maps
- ✓Great support for complex and multiple axes
- ✓Powerful out-of-the-box featureset
- ✓Beautiful visualizations
- ✓Active user base
- ✓Impressive support for webgl 3D charts
- ✓Charts are easy to share with a cloud account
- ✓Webgl chart types are extremely performant
- ✓Easy to use online editor for creating plotly.js charts
Cons of Plotly.js
- ✗Terrible document
Plotly.js Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Plotly.js?
jQuery
jQuery is a cross-platform JavaScript library designed to simplify the client-side scripting of HTML.
React
Lots of people use React as the V in MVC. Since React makes no assumptions about the rest of your technology stack, it's easy to try it out on a small feature in an existing project.
jQuery UI
Whether you're building highly interactive web applications or you just need to add a date picker to a form control, jQuery UI is the perfect choice.
React Router
React Router is a complete routing solution designed specifically for React.js. It painlessly synchronizes the components of your application with the URL, with first-class support for nesting, transitions, and server side rendering.
