Chart Type
- @nivo/core:
The @nivo/core package serves as the backbone for all Nivo visualizations, providing essential components and configuration options that can be shared across different chart types. It does not produce visualizations on its own but enables the creation of custom charts by leveraging its utilities.
- @nivo/line:
The @nivo/line package focuses on line charts, which are ideal for visualizing data trends over time. It allows for smooth transitions between points and supports multiple lines for comparing different datasets, making it suitable for time series analysis.
- @nivo/bar:
The @nivo/bar package specializes in creating bar charts, which are effective for displaying and comparing discrete data points across categories. It supports both vertical and horizontal layouts, and offers features like stacked bars and grouped bars for enhanced data representation.
- @nivo/pie:
The @nivo/pie package is dedicated to pie charts, allowing users to visualize data as slices of a whole. It supports features like radial labels and tooltips, making it easy to convey information about proportions and distributions.
Customization
- @nivo/core:
@nivo/core provides a flexible API that allows for deep customization of chart components. Developers can easily extend the functionality of charts by creating custom components and integrating them with the core library.
- @nivo/line:
@nivo/line allows for significant customization, including the ability to adjust line styles, point shapes, and colors. Developers can also implement custom tooltips and legends to enhance user interaction and data storytelling.
- @nivo/bar:
@nivo/bar offers extensive customization options, allowing developers to modify colors, labels, and tooltips. It supports theming and responsive design, ensuring that bar charts can adapt to various screen sizes and user preferences.
- @nivo/pie:
@nivo/pie supports customization of slice colors, labels, and animations. It also allows for the implementation of custom tooltip components to provide additional context when users hover over pie slices.
Interactivity
- @nivo/core:
@nivo/core facilitates interactivity across all Nivo charts by providing event handling capabilities. This allows developers to create responsive visualizations that react to user inputs, such as clicks and hovers.
- @nivo/line:
@nivo/line offers interactive features like tooltips and hover effects, allowing users to explore data points in detail. Developers can customize these interactions to create a more engaging experience for users analyzing trends.
- @nivo/bar:
@nivo/bar includes built-in interactivity features such as hover effects and click events, enabling users to engage with the data. Developers can easily implement custom interactions to enhance user experience.
- @nivo/pie:
@nivo/pie supports interactive features such as hover effects and clickable slices, enhancing user engagement. Developers can customize the interaction behavior to provide insights when users interact with the pie chart.
Performance
- @nivo/core:
@nivo/core is designed to maintain high performance across all Nivo charts. Its architecture allows for efficient rendering and updates, minimizing the impact on application performance.
- @nivo/line:
@nivo/line is built for performance, particularly with time series data. It efficiently handles large datasets and provides smooth transitions, ensuring that visualizations remain responsive and fluid.
- @nivo/bar:
@nivo/bar is optimized for performance, rendering charts efficiently even with large datasets. It leverages D3.js for rendering, ensuring smooth animations and quick updates when data changes.
- @nivo/pie:
@nivo/pie is optimized for rendering pie charts, ensuring that performance remains high even with multiple slices. It efficiently calculates angles and positions, allowing for quick updates and interactions.
Documentation and Community
- @nivo/core:
@nivo/core is well-documented, offering clear guidelines on how to use and extend the library. The community contributes to a wealth of resources, including tutorials and example projects.
- @nivo/line:
@nivo/line benefits from thorough documentation, which includes usage examples and configuration options. The active community fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among developers.
- @nivo/bar:
@nivo/bar comes with comprehensive documentation that includes examples and API references, making it easy for developers to get started. The community around Nivo is active, providing support and sharing best practices.
- @nivo/pie:
@nivo/pie is supported by detailed documentation that guides users through implementation and customization. The community engagement ensures that developers can find help and resources easily.
