We have learned a lot about how to craft views of data thus far; now it is time to put everything together. The views you have created are often a means for a user to identify critical information. Dashboards allow us to combine multiple views onto a single page. By presenting multiple views of data on a single page, we are able to communicate information more efficiently.
However, presenting multiple views on a single page comes with a lot of challenges. You need to present the right combination of views without overwhelming the user. You also need to construct the dashboard in such a way that it is easy for users to use and understand. This chapter will walk you through features and best practices that will help you build actionable and informative dashboards. In this final chapter, we will discuss the following topics:
- Introduction to dashboards
- Effective...