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🎯 FINAL GUIDE: Plotting from CSV using
matplotlib
✅ What You’ll Learn
● Read data from a CSV file
● Plot graphs using matplotlib
● Add labels, titles, grids
● Save your plot as an image
📄 Sample CSV File (data.csv)
Month,Sales
January,100
February,120
March,90
April,150
🧠 Python Code (Without Pandas)
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import csv
months = []
sales = []
# Reading the CSV file
with open('data.csv', 'r') as file:
reader = csv.DictReader(file)
for row in reader:
months.append(row['Month'])
sales.append(int(row['Sales']))
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# Creating the plot
plt.plot(months, sales, marker='o', color='blue')
plt.title("Monthly Sales Report")
plt.xlabel("Month")
plt.ylabel("Sales")
plt.grid(True)
plt.tight_layout()
# Display the plot
plt.show()
# Save the plot
plt.savefig("sales_plot.png")
📦 Bonus: Pandas Version (Cleaner)
import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
df = pd.read_csv('data.csv')
plt.plot(df['Month'], df['Sales'], marker='o')
plt.title("Monthly Sales Report")
plt.xlabel("Month")
plt.ylabel("Sales")
plt.grid(True)
plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()
📌 Output
● A line graph with months on the X-axis and sales on the Y-axis
● Optional: saved as sales_plot.png
📄 RESUME PROJECT DESCRIPTION 🧾
Gowtham SB
www.linkedin.com/in/sbgowtham/ Instagram - @dataengineeringtamil
Project: Data Visualization using Python and Matplotlib
- Developed a Python-based data visualization script to read sales data from CSV files and
generate dynamic line plots using matplotlib.
- Automated the generation of monthly sales graphs, including labels, markers, grid, and saving
as images.
- Gained hands-on experience with CSV handling, matplotlib styling, and exporting
visualizations for reports.
💬 HOW TO EXPLAIN IN INTERVIEW
➤ Q: Can you explain your matplotlib project?
A:
Sure! I created a mini data visualization tool using Python. It reads a CSV file with
sales data using the csv or pandas library and then uses matplotlib to plot a
clean, labeled line graph. I added customization like axis labels, markers, grids, and
saved the final chart as an image file. This helped me understand both CSV parsing
and real-time plotting automation.
➤ Q: Why did you choose matplotlib?
A: I chose matplotlib because it's simple yet powerful. For basic to advanced graphs, it offers
complete control over styling, annotations, and exporting. It also integrates well with pandas for
handling data frames.
➤ Q: Can you improve this further?
A:
Yes! I can add dynamic user inputs, generate multiple chart types (bar, scatter,
etc.), or even create a dashboard using streamlit or dash to make it interactive.
About the Author
Gowtham SB is a Data Engineering expert, educator, and content creator with a
passion for big data technologies, as well as cloud and Gen AI . With years of
experience in the field, he has worked extensively with cloud platforms, distributed
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systems, and data pipelines, helping professionals and aspiring engineers master the
art of data engineering.
Beyond his technical expertise, Gowtham is a renowned mentor and speaker, sharing
his insights through engaging content on YouTube and LinkedIn. He has built one of
the largest Tamil Data Engineering communities, guiding thousands of learners to
excel in their careers.
Through his deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach, Gowtham continues to
bridge the gap between learning and real-world implementation, empowering
individuals to build scalable, high-performance data solutions.
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