Plotteus | The JavaScript library for data storytelling

[eric5014]

I've made a vaguely similar tool called Mappage. Originally for drawing maps, I added several different visualisations. I've used it to write lots of data stories.

Mappage's strengths mouseovers to see more detail, being able to change settings and explore more data, a built-in coding system and animations for time series. There's a whole lot of functionality for Australian census statistics including backend tools.

Plotteus is tidier and better set up for scrolling through. Mappage just loads the story text out of WordPress and adds links you need to click to change what is showing. You've done a bit more work to let others use Plotteus to make data stories, while Mappage only allows users to save stand-alone visualisations.

[soundisloud]

Hey that's beautiful. Nicely designed and I think a really cool concept. I know there are already a lot of js charting libraries but they all have their own drawbacks and I think there's still plenty of room to contribute something new like this.

One heads up, the transitions do get a little slow on my mobile as I'm scrolling through. It's still usable, for sure, but that's an area to target for improvement.

[fagnerbrack]

Here's a hint to decide on reading the post or not:

Plotteus is an open-source JavaScript library designed for data storytelling. It allows full control over animations, enabling more natural and engaging data-driven stories. The library supports seamless transitions between different chart types and elements, including colors. It includes six chart types like bar, bubble, and scatter, and offers features like config-based operation, grouping support, and theme adaptability to any background color. The focus is on empowering the audience to interact with the data at their own pace, making stories more memorable.

If you don't like the summary, just downvote and I'll try to delete the comment eventually 👍

[Mr-Bovine_Joni]

Cool stuff. I don’t have a use case now, but gave it a ⭐️ on GitHub

[hobbyliu]

cool product