D3.js vs ggvis
A side-by-side look at D3.js and ggvis. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
D3.js
Development
D3.js is a JavaScript library for visualizing data with HTML, SVG, and CSS. It allows developers to bind arbitrary data to DOM elements and apply data-driven transformations to the document. Common uses are for creating interactive graphs, charts, maps, and data visualizations.
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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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