Overview
D3 (Data-Driven Documents) is the industry standard for creating custom, high-end web visualizations. It uses web standards like SVG, HTML, and CSS to bring data to life. Unlike 'out-of-the-box' charting libraries, D3 gives developers total control over every element of the visualization.
Key Features
- Data Binding: Connecting data to DOM elements.
- Transitions: Smooth animations for data changes.
- Scales and Axes: Powerful tools for mapping data to visual dimensions.
- Large Ecosystem: Thousands of community-created examples and plugins.
Learning Curve
D3 has a steep learning curve as it requires a good understanding of web standards and low-level visualization concepts.