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Interactive Data Visualizer

intermediate

A web tool for creating interactive data visualizations from uploaded datasets with chart type selection, axis mapping, color customization, and export. Supports bar, line, scatter, area, and heatm...

Target user

Analysts and researchers who need quick data visualizations

Problem

Analysts need to quickly visualize datasets in various chart types with axis customization without setting up a full BI dashboard or writing code for each visualization.

Requirements

  • Upload data from CSV or JSON files
  • Select chart type and map data to axes
  • Customize colors, labels, and legends
  • Real-time chart preview
  • Export visualization as image or SVG

Core technologies

React, TypeScript, D3.js

Completion criteria

Users can upload data, create interactive charts with axis mapping and customization, and export visualizations.

Optional extensions

  • Add animated transitions
  • Implement dashboard mode
  • Add statistical overlays
  • Support live data connection

Project phases

Phase 1: Phase 1: Data Input

Tasks: Set up React project with D3, Build file upload for CSV/JSON, Create data preview table, Implement column type detection

Phase 2: Phase 2: Chart Creation

Tasks: Build chart type selector, Implement axis mapping interface, Create D3 chart renderers, Add real-time preview

Phase 3: Phase 3: Customization and Export

Tasks: Add color and label customization, Implement legend and tooltip options, Create image and SVG export, Apply responsive design