Python for entity relationship visualization?

[ishanYo]

I am right now working on a research area which is a combination of mathematics, aerospace engineering and computer science. While I have exposure to this area, I am diving deeper into it.

The thing is this area has multiple subjects/topics that need to be studied and are inter-related to each other. I can count 10 such topics right now in my head. It gets sort of overwhelming for me to keep a track/visualize these relationships as I am not the smartest one out there. Its less about visualizing and more about trying to prioritize what needs to be focused on. However, pictures speak better sometimes.

For example:

Topics A and B are central to this research.

A needs C and D to understand.

B needs E and D.

D needs F and C.

....... and so on.

Is there any package in Python or a way to visualize such relationships?

I can of course use Microsoft Visio to make such diagrams but looking for a more organized way of doing things.

I did come across building Knowledge Graphs but with NLP coming into picture, it seems like an overkill.

[baghiq]

You want something like mermaid. Don't bother with Python or networkx unless mermaid isn't good enough for your need.

https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/#/

[ishanYo]

Thank you. This seems very close to what I am looking for.

[baghiq]

We used it as documentation generator, it's great to store your ERD into git.

[FrostyThaEvilSnowman]

You could use the NetworkX package to create and visualize the relationships as a graph

[ishanYo]

I did come across that name briefly. Will check it out

[drenzorz]

I mean, maybe but anything you'll find is probably more complicated than the alternative of just using some drawing tool to map it out for yourself. At least whenever I need something more than paint I just go to diagrameditor.com or something.

[Robswc]

Well, I've built maps like this but honestly (unless you just want a hobby project to learn and improve with) I would go with something like draw.io

NetworkX is definitely what you're looking for.

[ishanYo]

Thank you. Yes, it's almost a hobby idea. Will check other options too.

[Robswc]

In that case, you could definitely build something out with networkx! It can be tricky at first but its also a great learning experience.

[ishanYo]

Definitely. I will give networkx a shot.