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Using Matplotlib To Create The 50th Article Cover Mosaic Animation (#50 Part 2)

The Python Coding Stack • by Stephen Gruppetta • 117 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Programming Animation Visualization
  1. You can use Matplotlib to create animations, like a mosaic of previous article cover images, by following a step-by-step tutorial.
  2. Before starting the animation, ensure you have images ready and the necessary libraries installed like Matplotlib, NumPy, and Pillow.
  3. You can control how images are plotted, resize images in the animation frames, and save the animation as a movie file like an mp4 or an animated GIF using libraries like Matplotlib or PillowWriter.

The Top Reasons High-Performing Teams Leverage User Stories

PeopleStorming • 59 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
💼 Business Communication Prioritization Visualization Validation
  1. User stories are concise descriptions of value from the perspective of the person who desires that value, helping to keep focus on end user needs and goals.
  2. Leveraging user stories can lead to improved communication and collaboration within teams, customer-centricity, and easier prioritization of workloads.
  3. An effective user story typically consists of three parts: the role, the output, and the benefit, enabling teams to articulate the purpose of their work and prioritize effectively.

Angels in the Architecture, pt IV

Premium Grind • 19 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Research Visualization Data Analysis Software
  1. Interpreting VAS heatmaps is challenging due to lack of established guidelines and overlaps in definitions.
  2. Studies have shown that traditional civic architecture consistently draws more viewer attention than modern styles.
  3. Discrepancies exist between VAS results and actual human-subject eye-tracking studies, raising questions about accuracy and interpretation.
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Five Lessons from Walmart's Innovative Approach to Network Design

Mike Talks AI • 157 implied HN points • 09 May 23
💼 Business Supply Chain Innovation Visualization Project management
  1. Walmart's innovative approach to network design involved building a second model for transition planning.
  2. Linking strategic design to load planning and using simulation for execution is crucial in network design.
  3. Visualization is important in gaining approval and support for large-scale network design projects.

S&T - Bret Victor, Realtalk and the ‘laboratory of the future’ vision [updated with proposal]

James W. Phillips' Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🕹 Technology Innovation Computing Visualization Collaboration
  1. Bret Victor envisions a future where the laboratory is a communal computational system.
  2. Personal computing history, led by figures like Alan Kay, envisioned computers as 'intellectual amplifiers'.
  3. Realtalk is a system where physical spaces are transformed into computational systems, allowing collaborative work without screens.

Introduction to R for Data Science (Part Seven Final)

The Software & Data Spectrum • 39 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data science Visualization Themes
  1. Boxplots are common for visualizing data like stock pricing, and you can customize them with colors and flips.
  2. Variable plotting can include heat maps to show occurrences, and you can adjust the appearance with features like scale_fill_gradient().
  3. Coordinate your graphs using functions like coord_cartesian() and facet them based on specific variables for more detailed insights.

A Generative Week

Cybernetic Forests • 39 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art Generative Art Artificial Intelligence Visualization
  1. Eryk Salvaggio will be a guest on BBC 4's _Digital Humans_ radio show discussing creativity and automation in AI art
  2. Sensitive Noise is an AI-generated artwork exploring content moderation and human sensuality through censored images
  3. Apply for STORY x CODE, a residency program focusing on AI and Machine Learning in storytelling, filmmaking, and animation

Must Learn KQL Part 12: The Render Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Visualization Learning
  1. The Render operator in KQL allows you to turn data into visualizations like area graphs, bar charts, and pie charts among others.
  2. Using KQL to create visualizations is crucial for tasks like developing dashboards in Microsoft Sentinel, providing real-time insights to security teams.
  3. Learning to transform data into graphs and charts can make information more engaging and appealing, especially for visual or hands-on learners.

Using Visualization to create better solutions [Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 16 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Visualization Math Computer Science Algorithms Learning
  1. Visualization helps in learning and problem-solving by making connections and identifying patterns.
  2. When visualizing complex ideas, start small by breaking down components and building up from there.
  3. Developing visualization skills requires a strong understanding of the concepts and practicing visualization techniques regularly.

The Lure of Graphical Programming

Bzogramming • 7 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming Visualization Coding Tools Innovation
  1. Visual programming languages with colored boxes and lines may not necessarily make code easier to understand.
  2. Human vision focuses on categorizing small pieces of images at a time, similar to how code should be structured.
  3. Text-based programming already utilizes spatial conveyance of meaning through features like indentation, highlighting the importance of enhancing visual tools in coding.

Prédire le futur ? La technique étrangement efficace de Debbie Millman

Mind Fooled • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Development Visualization Product Design
  1. You can predict and shape your own future by following a specific technique.
  2. The technique involves writing a detailed description of a day in your life 5 to 15 years in the future, focusing on details and success.
  3. Clarity and intention setting are powerful tools in creating a future you desire, whether personally or in product development.

Must Learn KQL Part 6: Interface Intimacy

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis User Interface Query Language Visualization
  1. Understanding the User Interface (UI) is crucial when starting with Kusto Query Language (KQL) as it provides a visual way to interact with the data.
  2. Filtering, sorting, grouping, selecting columns, and setting time ranges are important functions within the UI for manipulating and viewing data effectively.
  3. The UI also offers features like saving queries, sharing queries, formatting queries, exporting query results, creating alert rules, pinning visualizations, and utilizing keyboard shortcuts for efficient query development.