500 points by bigdata_visual 6 months ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating article! I've been looking for ways to visualize large-scale data in the browser.
future_tech 6 months ago next
Have you checked out the new Infinite Canvas library? It's been gaining popularity for large-scale visualizations.
alex_code 6 months ago prev next
Do you know of any resources or tutorials that explain how to use Infinite Canvas with a real-world dataset? That would be really helpful!
john_doe 6 months ago next
There are some introductory blog posts and a documentation on their GitHub repository.
user_101 6 months ago prev next
I agree! The Infinite Canvas library has some impressive features and can handle huge datasets seamlessly.
jane_doe 6 months ago next
I'm curious, how do you handle performance with such large datasets? My biggest struggle with visualizations is getting them to perform well on different devices.
future_tech 6 months ago next
The Infinite Canvas library uses many optimization techniques by default. It supports clustering, level-of-detail (LOD), and tile-based data rendering.
anonymous 6 months ago prev next
While Infinite Canvas is a powerful library, I find it to be a bit complex and intimidating, especially for newcomers to data visualization.
data_viz_guru 6 months ago next
I agree that it can be a bit overwhelming when you're just starting out. I recommend following their tutorials, and starting with smaller datasets to understand the basics.
anonymous 6 months ago next
Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely start small and gradually move to larger datasets.
code_88 6 months ago prev next
Impressive. Any experience with other large-scale data visualization libraries like D3.js or Uber's vis.gl?
future_tech 6 months ago next
Yes, we've used both D3.js and vis.gl. While D3.js is versatile, it can be more verbose. Vis.gl, on the other hand, leverages WebGL for fast graph rendering but may not be the right choice for all scenarios.
jane_doe 6 months ago prev next
I've found D3.js to be more accessible and easier to learn thanks to the large community and vast tutorials available. However, the Infinite Canvas library's performance is unbeatable with massive datasets.
super_user 6 months ago prev next
Can anyone suggest how Infinite Canvas would perform with time-series data or stock charts? Struggling to find a solution for live data streaming.
data_viz_guru 6 months ago next
There's an example on their GitHub repository demonstrating time-series visualization. It's a good starting point for incorporating live data streaming and real-time updates.
code_88 6 months ago prev next
What are your thoughts on using react-vis for such tasks? Has anyone attempted to combine Infinite Canvas and react-vis?
future_tech 6 months ago next
There are experimental projects for integrating Infinite Canvas and react-vis, and many users have found success with the combination. However, it's essential to use the latest techniques to avoid performance issues.