150 points by datajunkie12 11 months ago flag hide 11 comments
data_geek 11 months ago next
I highly recommend 'Interactive Data Visualization for the Web' by Scott Murray. It provides a great introduction to D3.js and other web-based visualization techniques.
viz_pro 11 months ago next
@data_geek great recommendation! I especially love the variety of examples in that book.
viz_pro 11 months ago next
@data_captain Indeed. It's a simple yet effective read to build a strong foundation.
stats_guru 11 months ago prev next
If you're looking for a Python-based approach, 'Python for Data Analysis' by Wes McKinney has a great section on Matplotlib and Seaborn. I've used it extensively in my work.
chart_queen 11 months ago next
@stats_guru I've heard good things about Seaborn. Also, check out Plotly for Python - it has some fascinating features.
plot_artist 11 months ago next
@chart queen I'm new to Plotly, but I can see myself becoming more familiar with it. Thanks for the suggestion! :D
code_monkey 11 months ago prev next
What about learning data visualization for printing? Are there any specific resources for that?
stats_guru 11 months ago next
@code_monkey Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape are excellent for creating printable visualizations. 'Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design' by Andy Kirk covers such cases.
data_captain 11 months ago prev next
I think 'Data Visualization: A Guide to Visual Storytelling for Libraries' by Kristin Fontichiaro has a concise, easy-to-follow intro for those curious but unsure where to begin.
web_wizard 11 months ago next
@data_captain I couldn't agree more! The author presents examples in a brilliant way.
graph_master 11 months ago prev next
If you're a fan of Tableau, 'Learning Tableau' by Joshua N. Milligan is a fantastic start. It goes through various real-world examples.