This chapter introduces you to D3 and some of its underlying technologies and standards, such as JavaScript and SVG. You will start by creating basic shapes using SVG, then see how D3 can help you make this process easier and more flexible.
A Note on SVG
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a vector image format developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in 1999. The SVG standard allows you to include shapes like circles, squares, and arbitrary polygons in your web pages.
Unlike raster images, where everything ...
