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Observable @observablehq

a day ago

For one of the most common operations in all of data wrangling, implementing UI-based data joins is anything but straightforward. Software engineer Tony Sullivan shares some unexpected challenges behind joins and how we handle them in Observable Canvases: buff.ly/4FRU9C9

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Observable @observablehq

3 days ago

Observable Canvases make it lightweight to share interactive charts and tables as a natural extension of your data analysis. Embed canvas nodes into internal data apps, or draw a frame around part of your canvas to generate a tidy dashboard. Learn more: buff.ly/Bw8nukG

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Observable @observablehq

a week ago

In Observable Canvases, we’re putting advanced, interactive charts at your fingertips. Make Sankey diagrams, beeswarm charts, arc maps, bump charts, and more in just a few clicks. Learn how canvases streamline data visualization and analysis: buff.ly/ATVg0sw

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Observable @observablehq

a week ago

Observable Canvases just got a major upgrade. Join our live webinar on September 4 at 10 AM PT to learn about new chart types, extended sharing options including quick embeds, improved workspace permissions, and more: buff.ly/QPox1Oj

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Observable @observablehq

a week ago

Today we’re announcing big updates in Observable Canvases. Learn about our growing suite of built-in interactive charts (Sankey diagrams, arc maps, + more), new embeds and dashboards for fast sharing, added Postgres and @databricks support, and more: buff.ly/Bw8nukG

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Observable @observablehq

2 weeks ago

It's easy to build data visualizations with Observable Plot. Check out some common chart types you can build, along with example code snippets to help you hit the ground running: buff.ly/pL2kexI

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Observable @observablehq

3 weeks ago

Grid cartograms trade realistic geospatial borders for geometric tiles that make small regions visible, and values more easily comparable. Read our new post for grid cartogram essentials, examples, pros/cons, and resources to build your own in Observable: buff.ly/HRj56yz

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Observable @observablehq

3 weeks ago

AI adoption doesn’t have to be top-down. At Observable, we’re supporting our team to explore and use AI tools in ways that work for them. The result? A culture where AI feels natural and useful, not forced. 👉 Learn how our team boosted AI adoption: buff.ly/t0J92IN

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Observable @observablehq

a month ago

AI can speed up steps in throughout data analysis from initial data profiling to final chart development. For exploratory analysis, use AI to summarize database schemas and contents, automate tedious data wrangling tasks, and draft new charts. Learn more: buff.ly/5DzuzZ7

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Mike Bostock @mbostock

a month ago

Notebooks 2.0 is here! 📓🔮 Previewing today: Notebook Kit, an open notebook file format and tooling for building static sites; and Observable Desktop, a macOS desktop application for editing notebooks as local files, with a radical new approach to AI. observablehq.com/notebooks/2/

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Observable @observablehq

a month ago

In Observable Canvases, AI is transparent and verifiable, so you can confidently use it throughout your data analysis. Discover how AI streamlines data exploration by accelerating data profiling, automating data wrangling, and drafting interactive charts: buff.ly/OyyRzv4

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Observable @observablehq

2 months ago

AI can fast-track your data analysis, but only if you can trust its outputs. In Observable Canvases, you can see, verify, and interpret AI outputs every step of the way. Learn how our transparent AI gets you from messy tables to trusted insights, faster: buff.ly/B3H8cSG

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Observable @observablehq

2 months ago

AI in Observable Canvases is transparent, so you can boost your data analysis while maintaining confidence in the results. We expose the logic and code at each step for AI outputs that you can immediately verify, and more easily interpret. Learn more: buff.ly/B3H8cSG

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Observable @observablehq

2 months ago

Big data usually means slow charts, but not in Observable Canvases. Our optimized queries power fast, interactive visualizations so you can explore more, and wait less, to find insights faster. Learn how we keep charts fast, even with big data: buff.ly/eOSF8Vt

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Observable @observablehq

2 months ago

The hardest part about reusing charts can be getting your data into the expected shape. Learn common data formats consumed by Plot & D3 — and how to transform your data to match — so you can quickly reuse thousands of stunning, interactive visualizations: buff.ly/rJaX6pT

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Observable @observablehq

3 months ago

When working with big data for BI, data visualizations can be painfully slow to load. That stifles exploration and iteration, which means you might be missing out on business insights. In our new post, learn how we keep charts fast in Observable Canvases: buff.ly/uulZzGc

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Observable @observablehq

3 months ago

Update: The Heroku outage we reported on earlier today, which may have temporarily caused issues with data connectors in Observable products, is now resolved.

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Observable @observablehq

3 months ago

Due to an ongoing Heroku outage, we are experiencing issues with data connectors. This may impact your use of Observable or cause further disruptions to our services. We will monitor the situation and provide updates as appropriate.

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Observable @observablehq

3 months ago

Histograms are incredibly useful, interpretable, and common in BI. But building histograms that work well out of the box for any data is tricky. We share some of the challenges faced, and decisions made, when designing histograms for Observable Canvases: buff.ly/8xnsl2A

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Observable @observablehq

3 months ago

Data analysts spend their days knee-deep in company data, so they are uniquely positioned to help teammates find, use, and trust analyses that can improve their work. Learn how analysts can contribute to a stronger data culture across their organization: buff.ly/JrTdLNH