Graphics: Grammar of Graphics, Vega, Oz
The Grammar of Graphics
Building Blocks
| Data | Input data source to visualize |
| Transform | Filter, aggregation, binning etc. |
| Mark | Data-representative graphics. |
| Encoding | Mapping between data and mark properties. |
| Scale | Functions that map data values to visual values. |
| Guides | Axes and legends that visualize scales. |
Vega-Lite
Vega-Lite is inspired by `ggplot` and `Tableau`. In the words of the authors
Vega-Lite: a Grammar of Interactive Multi-View Graphics
Design
- Single View specification
- Layered and Multi-View Composition
- Interaction with Selections
Using
- Programming
- Higher-level Tools and Recommendations