CHAPTER 7

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Data Visualization with matplotlib

After discussing in the previous chapters about Python libraries that were responsible for data processing, now it is time for you to see a library that takes care of their visualization. This library is matplotlib.

Data visualization is an aspect too often underestimated in data analysis, but it is actually a very important factor because an incorrect or inefficient data representation can ruin an otherwise-excellent analysis. In this chapter you will discover the various aspects of the matplotlib library, how it is structured, and how to maximize the potential that it offers.

The matplotlib Library ...

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