SandDance: A Creative Way to Visually Explore, Understand, and Present your Data
Data visualization is crucial for understanding complex datasets, and Microsoft’s SandDance takes it to the next level.
With its ability to create 3D visualizations and smooth animations, SandDance enables users to interact with their data in ways that traditional tools can't offer.
What is SandDance?
SandDance by Microsoft is a data visualization tool that allows users to explore and present data in a more engaging and interactive manner. It supports 3D visualizations and animations, making it easier to spot patterns, outliers, and trends.
SandDance integrates seamlessly with popular tools like Power BI, Azure Data Studio, and Visual Studio Code.
It supports various chart types, such as bar, scatter, and treemap, and offers powerful filtering and faceting options. Its open-source nature allows for customization and integration into other applications.
SandDance is more than just a data visualization tool; it’s a new way to explore and present data.
Its integration with popular Microsoft tools, along with its unique features, makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to take their data presentations to the next level.
Key Features:
- Easy to learn
- 3D Visualizations: View your data in three dimensions to better understand spatial relationships and trends.
- Smooth Animations: Transition between different data states seamlessly, making it easier to track changes and patterns.
- Diverse Chart Types: From bar charts to scatter plots and treemaps, SandDance offers various ways to visualize your data.
- Advanced Filtering and Faceting: Dive deeper into your data with powerful filtering options that help you focus on the most relevant information.
- Open Source and Customizable: As an open-source tool, SandDance allows you to customize it according to your specific needs, making it a versatile addition to any data analysis toolkit.
Component architecture
SandDance is an offering of several JavaScript components:
- sanddance - the core SandDance visualization canvas.
- sanddance-specs - Vega specifications for unit visualizations.
- sanddance-react - the core SandDance visualization canvas for use in React based applications.
- sanddance-explorer - the core SandDance visualization canvas with UI to enable data exploration, for use in React based applications.
- sanddance-embed - the easiest way to embed SandDance Explorer in your applications, via an
<iframe>
tag.
License
MIT License