Visualizing Data: Exploring and Explaining Data with the Processing Environment
Ben Fry introduces a practical framework for turning raw information into meaningful visual stories using Processing, an open-source programming language designed for the visual arts. Instead of relying on static charts, this book focuses on the entire process of data design, from acquisition and parsing to representation and refinement. You will learn to handle massive datasets, such as genomic …
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