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javascript-d3How can I create a JavaScript D3 visualization?


Creating a JavaScript D3 visualization requires a few steps. First, you must include the D3 library in your HTML file using a <script> tag.

<script src="https://d3js.org/d3.v5.min.js"></script>

Next, you need to create an SVG element in your HTML file where the visualization will be drawn.

<svg width="500" height="500"></svg>

Then, you can write the JavaScript code to create your visualization. This example creates a circle with a radius of 50px and a color of blue.

d3.select("svg")
  .append("circle")
  .attr("cx", 250)
  .attr("cy", 250)
  .attr("r", 50)
  .style("fill", "blue");

This will create a blue circle at the center of the SVG element with a radius of 50px.

For more information, see the D3.js documentation.

Parts of the Code:

  • <script> tag: includes the D3 library in your HTML file
  • <svg> tag: creates an SVG element in your HTML file
  • d3.select("svg"): selects the SVG element
  • .append("circle"): appends a circle to the SVG element
  • .attr("cx", 250): sets the x-coordinate of the center of the circle to 250px
  • .attr("cy", 250): sets the y-coordinate of the center of the circle to 250px
  • .attr("r", 50): sets the radius of the circle to 50px
  • .style("fill", "blue"): sets the color of the circle to blue

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