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Lecture 3.1.4

The document provides an overview of Google Chart tools, which are part of the Google Visualization API, enabling the creation of interactive charts and graphs for web applications. Key features include a variety of chart types, extensive customization options, and seamless data integration. It also outlines the steps for creating and enhancing visualizations, focusing on customization of colors, fonts, titles, labels, animations, and interactive elements.

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Lecture 3.1.4

The document provides an overview of Google Chart tools, which are part of the Google Visualization API, enabling the creation of interactive charts and graphs for web applications. Key features include a variety of chart types, extensive customization options, and seamless data integration. It also outlines the steps for creating and enhancing visualizations, focusing on customization of colors, fonts, titles, labels, animations, and interactive elements.

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UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF

ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING

Data Visualization
(CSH-461)

Prepared By : Shivam Sharma(E-16516)


Topic: Interactive Charts and Graphs with Google Chart DISCOVER . LEARN .
EMPOWER
1. Introduction to Google Chart Tools

Google Chart tools are part of the Google Visualization API that allows developers to create
interactive charts and graphs for web applications. These tools offer a variety of chart
types, extensive customization options, and seamless data integration.

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Key Features:

•Variety of Charts: Google Chart supports numerous chart types, such as line charts, bar
charts, pie charts, scatter plots, bubble charts, area charts, candlestick charts, geo charts,
and more. This extensive range ensures that you can visualize data in the most appropriate
format.

•Interactive and Responsive: The charts are interactive, allowing users to hover over
data points, click on elements, and zoom in or out. The responsiveness ensures that charts
adapt to different screen sizes and devices, making them suitable for mobile and desktop
applications.

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•Customizable: Google Chart provides a wide range of customization options, allowing you
to adjust colors, fonts, chart titles, axis labels, and legends. You can also customize tooltips
and interactivity settings to enhance user experience.

•Data Integration: Google Chart can integrate with various data sources, including Google
Sheets, databases, and static data files. This makes it easy to visualize data from different
origins and keep charts updated in real-time.

2. Creating Interactive Charts and Graphs


Creating charts with Google Chart involves several key steps:

Loading the API: To use Google Chart, you need to load the Google Visualization API and
specify the chart package you want to use (e.g., corechart for basic charts like line and bar
charts). This is done by including a script in your HTML file that loads the necessary
libraries from Google's servers.

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Setting Up the Data Table: The data for the chart is organized in a DataTable, which is a
structured format that Google Chart uses to understand the data. The DataTable contains
columns and rows representing the data points to be visualized. You can define columns for
different data types (e.g., string, number, boolean) and add rows of data.

Customizing the Chart: Google Chart provides extensive options to customize the chart's
appearance and behavior. You can specify chart titles, axis labels, colors, fonts, and more in
an options object. These options allow you to tailor the chart to match your application's
theme and highlight specific data points.

Drawing the Chart: Once the data and customization options are set, you can draw the
chart in an HTML element. This is where the chart will be displayed, and it will be rendered
interactively, allowing users to interact with it. The chart is drawn using a specific chart
class (e.g., LineChart, BarChart) provided by the Google Visualization API.

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3. Customizing and Enhancing Visualizations

Customizing Google Charts involves modifying various aspects of the chart to enhance its
visual appeal and interactivity.

Colors and Fonts: You can customize the colors and fonts used in the chart to match your
application's theme or highlight specific data points. Customizing colors involves setting
the color of data series, background, gridlines, and other elements. Fonts can be
customized for titles, labels, tooltips, and legends.

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Titles and Labels: Chart titles, axis labels, and data point labels provide context and
make the chart easier to understand. These can be customized for better readability and to
convey specific information. You can set the font size, color, and alignment of titles and
labels.

Legend: The legend explains the data series represented in the chart. You can customize
its position (e.g., top, bottom, left, right), font, and colors to make it more informative and
visually appealing. You can also enable or disable the legend based on the chart's
requirements.

Animations: Adding animations to charts makes them more dynamic and engaging. For
example, you can animate data updates or transitions between different views. Animations
can be customized for duration, easing functions, and trigger events.

Interactive Elements: Google Charts supports various interactive elements, such as


tooltips, clickable legends, and zooming. These features enhance user experience by
providing additional information and allowing users to explore the data in more detail.
Interactive elements can be customized to respond to user actions and display relevant
content.

Data Integration: Google Chart can integrate data from various sources, enabling you to7
visualize real-time data from databases, APIs, or Google Sheets. This is particularly useful
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