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Extending Excel with Python and R

You're reading from   Extending Excel with Python and R Unlock the potential of analytics languages for advanced data manipulation and visualization

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781804610695
Length 344 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Steven Sanderson Steven Sanderson
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David Kun David Kun
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Preface 1. Part 1:The Basics – Reading and Writing Excel Files from R and Python
2. Chapter 1: Reading Excel Spreadsheets FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Writing Excel Spreadsheets 4. Chapter 3: Executing VBA Code from R and Python 5. Chapter 4: Automating Further – Task Scheduling and Email 6. Part 2: Making It Pretty – Formatting, Graphs, and More
7. Chapter 5: Formatting Your Excel Sheet 8. Chapter 6: Inserting ggplot2/matplotlib Graphs 9. Chapter 7: Pivot Tables and Summary Tables 10. Part 3: EDA, Statistical Analysis, and Time Series Analysis
11. Chapter 8: Exploratory Data Analysis with R and Python 12. Chapter 9: Statistical Analysis: Linear and Logistic Regression 13. Chapter 10: Time Series Analysis: Statistics, Plots, and Forecasting 14. Part 4: The Other Way Around – Calling R and Python from Excel
15. Chapter 11: Calling R/Python Locally from Excel Directly or via an API 16. Part 5: Data Analysis and Visualization with R and Python for Excel Data – A Case Study
17. Chapter 12: Data Analysis and Visualization with R and Python in Excel – A Case Study 18. Index 19. Other Books You May Enjoy

An introduction to data visualization libraries

Data visualization is a fundamental aspect of data analysis, and Python offers a rich ecosystem of libraries to create engaging and informative visualizations. In this section, we will introduce you to three prominent data visualization libraries – plotnine, matplotlib, and plotly. Understanding the strengths and applications of each library is crucial for effectively conveying your data’s story in Excel reports.

Plotnine – elegant grammar of graphics

The ggplot2 library is a popular data visualization library in the R programming language, known for its expressive and declarative syntax. The Python adaptation is called plotnine.

It is based on the grammar of graphics concept, which allows you to build visualizations by composing individual graphical elements. plotnine excels in creating intricate, publication-quality plots. It offers fine-grained control over aesthetics, enabling you to customize every aspect...

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