What you'll learn

A picture is worth a thousand words, and this was never more true than with data visualizations. In this course, Getting Started with D3, you will gain the ability to create breakthrough visualizations of your data using the foremost data viz library in the world, D3. First, you will learn the foundations of how D3 creates data visualizations with SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). Next, you will discover how to create a powerful line chart that you can adapt for your own work. Finally, you will explore how to create powerful hierarchical diagrams with force directed layouts, and explore how to communicate real-world data with geographic visualizations. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of D3 and data visualization needed to get your data into pictures where it belongs.

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