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Chart.js vs ggvis

A side-by-side look at Chart.js and ggvis. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Chart.js

Chart.js

Development

Chart.js is an open-source JavaScript library that allows developers to easily create responsive, interactive data visualizations and charts using HTML5 Canvas. It supports 8 chart types including line, bar, radar, polar, pie, doughnut, scatter, and bubble charts.

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ggvis

ggvis

Data Visualization

ggvis is an R package for creating interactive data visualizations and graphics in a web browser. It builds on the popular ggplot2 package but allows users to add interactivity, make visualizations reusable, and embed them in web pages.

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