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Observable @observablehq

23 hours ago

Data joins are everywhere in analytics, but it's tricky to build UI-based joins in a reactive canvas. In Observable Canvases, we’ve built robust joins that avoid SELECT *, deduplicate columns, and handle upstream changes. Learn more: buff.ly/ftwZedq

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Observable @observablehq

3 days ago

We recently announced Observable Notebooks 2.0 with a new, open notebook file format + desktop app. Now, we’ve added Python & Node.js data loaders — special cells that run at build time, for better stability and performance. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/WyS5Pn0

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Observable @observablehq

a week ago

Slow-loading tables & overworked browsers can bog down analysis when you're exploring large datasets. Learn how table virtualization in Observable Canvases keeps data work fast & fluid — even with big data, and when viewing complex, branching analyses: buff.ly/7cfqsQA

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Observable @observablehq

a week ago

Treemaps help you go beyond donut charts and stacked bars to visualize parts of a whole for hierarchical data. Learn how canvases put state-of-the-art, interactive charts like treemaps, Sankey diagrams, bump charts, and more at your fingertips: buff.ly/DaE8zgO

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Observable @observablehq

2 weeks ago

Self-serve analytics sounds great — that is, until tools overwhelm or constrain users, and adoption tanks. Our VP of Sales, Trevor Eddy, shares how collaborative analytics delivers insights and finally fulfills the promise of self-serve BI: buff.ly/TQ8qtcw

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Observable @observablehq

2 weeks ago

Sankey diagrams make it easy to see how quantities flow through a system, but they're tough to build from scratch. In Observable Canvases, you can create Sankey diagrams (plus maps, beeswarms, & more) in minutes — all optimized for clarity & performance: buff.ly/gsd0cpg

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Observable @observablehq

3 weeks ago

Bump charts show how rankings shift over time, and are a great option when order matters more than absolute values. In Observable Canvases, you can now build & share responsive bump charts with just a few clicks. See what's new in our summer release: buff.ly/ZDxrAvt

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Observable @observablehq

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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 month 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 month 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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