The pyplot scripting API
Nearly all introductory matplotlib texts and a large portion of intermediate matplotlib material focuses on the pyplot scripting layer in matplotlib. The pyplot interface offers a highly flexible and convenient means to get data into the plots with no hassles. The simple-line.py script from the last chapter highlighted this. However, this can lead one to make an incorrect assessment of pyplot.
The pyplot API is not simply a tool for beginners, especially with the advanced use of data taking place in the object-oriented API. Rather, in pyplot's simplicity rests its power. It is the right tool to use when you need the following:
- One-off scripts
- Instant feedback for the visualization of newly obtained datasets
- The means to demonstrate ...
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