Summary
In this chapter, we saw how with a little attention to details, we can make the chart much more usable for our audience. Specifically we covered:
How to explain the purpose of the chart completely using the caption and subcaption
How to make the chart easier to comprehend by arranging the data, using dashed borders for predicted values, and using a vertical line when plotting data for irregular intervals
How to add more value to the chart using trendlines and detailed tooltips
Avoid mistakes in a chart; always mention if the chart has drill-down and start the y-axis from zero
That’s it. Now you are fully equipped to go ahead and create delightful charts for yourself and your organization. Not only do you know how to give a face to your data, but you also know how to select the right face for it and make it most usable for your users, something a lot of developers fall short on. Go ahead and wow the world.
All the best!
