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D3.js vs Protovis

A side-by-side look at D3.js and Protovis. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

D3.js

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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Protovis

Protovis

Development

Protovis is a Javascript visualization library that allows you to easily create interactive data visualizations for the web. It provides a declarative language for mapping data to graphical elements like bars, pies, lines, etc.

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