JSJ 308: D3.js with Ben Clinkinbeard

Panel: Joe EamesCory HouseAimee Knight Special Guests: Ben ClinkinbeardIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists talk about D3.js with Ben Clinkinbeard. D3.js is a JavaScript library that has you use declarative code to tell it what you want and then it figures out all of the browser inconsistencies and creates the notes for you. He talks about the two main concepts behind D3, scales and selections, which once you understand make D3 a lot more user friendly. He then touches on SPGs and discusses his Learn D3 in 5 Days course.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:What is D3.js?Stands for Data Driven DocumentsJavaScriptHow much of the learning curve is attributed to learning D3?SPG2 main concepts behind D3: scales and selectionsIs learning about SPGs a prerequisite to leaning D3?How serious are you talking when saying idiosyncrasies?SPG tagUnderstanding positioning in SPGPositions with CSS transformsAre you required to use SPG?Not required to use SPG with D3CanvasSPG is vector basedSPG utility functionResponseivefyLearn D3 in 5 Days courseIs there and overlap with D3 and React?And much, much more!Links:D3.jsJavaScriptResponsivefyLearn D3 in 5 Days courseReact @bclinkinbeardBen’s GitHubPicks:CoryReact cheat sheet“Why software engineers disagree about everything” by Haseeb QureshiJoe Eames“JavaScript vs. TypeScript vs. ReasonML” by Dr. Axel RauschmayerAimee“How To Use Technical Debt In Your Favor”Neuroscience News TwitterBenComLinkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: