Archive for the Big Data

Qlik Webinar: Fewer Sheets, More Insights

January 30th, 2024 by AnyChart Team

Hey Qlikkies! Ever feel overwhelmed by complex datasets, endless sheets, and constant requests from business users? The solution is here — join our exclusive webinar on February 8th and meet the Decomposition Tree, a new rockstar chart in Qlik Sense that’s worth a dozen! Enabling users to slice and dice metrics as they please, this game-changing visualization unlocks root cause analysis and ad-hoc exploration of complex datasets on the spot.

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Remembering 2023, Welcoming 2024

January 10th, 2024 by AnyChart Team

Happy New Year with AnyChart in QlikHappy New Year! As the last echoes of festive celebrations fade away and we dive into the adventures of 2024, let’s bid a final farewell to 2023 by reflecting on its best moments.

For us at AnyChart, it was a remarkable year:

Looking ahead, our dedication remains unwavering: to empower your data viz and analytics journey with new and better tools. Thank you for growing with us, and cheers to your continued success, brighter and bolder in 2024!


How to Build Point Map with JavaScript

December 22nd, 2023 by Awan Shrestha

If you’re a budding developer or data enthusiast eager to explore map creation, you’re in the right place. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through how to easily build an interactive point map using JavaScript.

To make things even more interesting, I’ll use data on the number of millionaires in cities as an example. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have made a visually stunning JS point map, ready to tell the story of the world’s wealthiest cities and a solid understanding of applying these skills to any data and scenarios. And stick around for a bonus at the end — I’ll also show you how to transform your point map into a bubble map where the size of the markers conveys additional information.

Ready to master the JS point mapping technique? Let’s get started, and don’t forget to join me in the bonus section where size matters!

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Unwrapping Enhanced Interactivity for Calendar and Circle Packing Charts in AnyChart 8.12.0

December 7th, 2023 by AnyChart Team

AnyChart JS Charts 8.12.0 with Enhanced InteractivityAs the magic holiday season approaches, we’re thrilled to unwrap our latest gift of the year — AnyChart 8.12.0, the newest version of our powerful JavaScript charting library. Packed with various bug fixes and improvements, this release introduces a remarkable feature for Calendar and Circle Packing charts — interactivity events. Learn more about it and upgrade right now!

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OHLC Chart: Understanding & Creating in JavaScript Step-by-Step

November 13th, 2023 by Awan Shrestha

OHLC Chart in JavaScriptUnearthing insights from vast datasets is an intricate blend of art and science. In the realm of financial analysis, a pivotal instrument for visually exploring complex data is the Open-High-Low-Close (OHLC) chart. This tutorial is your roadmap to swiftly crafting your OHLC chart using JavaScript, a step-by-step journey. We’ll harness S&P 500 data, and by the end of this article, you’ll possess the skills to orchestrate visual stock analysis adeptly.

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Building Waterfall Charts in JS

November 2nd, 2023 by Awan Shrestha

Waterfall Chart and How to Build it in JavaScriptData visualization is an essential tool for understanding complex data sets and effectively conveying insights. Among the various types of charts and graphs used for this purpose, the waterfall chart stands out as a powerful way to represent changes in financial data, such as revenue, expenses, and profits over a specific period.

In this tutorial, we'll explore how to create a waterfall chart using JavaScript. To illustrate the process, we'll use the example of an income statement for a company, in this case, Twitter Inc.’s latest (and last) one.

Whether it’s to analyze a company's financial performance, project budgets, or inventory fluctuations, this step-by-step guide will help you easily create a useful interactive JS-based waterfall chart.

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Nobel Laureates’ Countries, or Making Tag Cloud with JavaScript

October 3rd, 2023 by Awan Shrestha

Tag Cloud (Word Cloud) in JavaScriptThe Nobel Prize 2023 announcements are just around the corner, scheduled from October 2 to 9. Recently, I stumbled upon this news, sparking my interest in Nobel laureates and their countries of origin.

This curiosity led me to the comprehensive list of Nobel Prize winners on Britannica, which I transformed into an interactive tag cloud (or word cloud) using JavaScript, providing an elegant means to explore and uncover the countries with the highest number of Nobel laureates throughout history.

During this process, it dawned on me that this visualization could serve as an excellent illustrative example for a tutorial on creating interactive JS-based tag clouds. So, if you share my curiosity about Nobel laureates by country, you’re in for a treat right below! and if you’re eager to learn how I brought this tag cloud to life — and, therefore, how you can create your own — read on!

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Elevated Data Control & Customization in AnyChart’s Latest Qlik Sense Extensions

September 12th, 2023 by AnyChart Team

Elevated Data Control & Customization for Qlik Sense Extentions illustratedPrepare for an advanced level of data control and customization as we unveil the latest update for our Qlik Sense extensions! The September 2023 release is dedicated to enhancing your visual analytics experience, with a particular emphasis on the Decomposition Tree and Gantt Chart visuals. So, without delay, let’s delve into what’s new.

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Stock Chart Creation in JavaScript: Step-by-Step Guide

September 5th, 2023 by Shachee Swadia

Stock Chart in JavaScript (HTML)Chances are, you’ve come across various stock charts, whether you’re a seasoned trader or not. If crafting your data graphics piques your interest, you’re in the right place. Welcome to this user-friendly tutorial on building an interactive stock chart using JavaScript!

The JS stock chart we’ll create by the end of this guide will visually compare stock prices for three tech giants — Apple, Microsoft, and Google (Alphabet) — over the past decade. It’s a robust example to illustrate the stock charting process and the power of market data visualization.

So, hop on board as we explore the world of stock charts and learn how to create one from scratch.

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Meet YODA — Your Own Documents Assistant in Qlik Sense

August 22nd, 2023 by AnyChart Team

YODA extension in Qlik SenseWe’re thrilled to introduce YODA — Your Own Documents Assistant! It’s our brand new, AI-driven extension for Qlik Sense designed to augment your data journey when using Qlik. And we invite you to join its public debut at QlikWorld Tour 2023!

With YODA, you can seamlessly extract insights from various documents like contracts, corporate policies, and meeting notes directly within your Qlik reports, using natural language interactions.

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