Overview
Altair is known for its simple and intuitive API. Because it is 'declarative,' you describe what you want the visualization to show, rather than how to draw it. It is built on the Vega-Lite specification, ensuring that visualizations are consistent and follow best practices.
Key Features
- Concise Syntax: Create complex charts with very little code.
- Automatic Scaling: Handles axes and legends automatically based on data types.
- Interactivity: Easy to add selections, filtering, and zooming.
- Integration: Works perfectly with Pandas and Jupyter.
Philosophy
Altair aims to make the visualization process as fast and painless as possible, allowing users to focus on data exploration.