JavaScript Chart Library -
would recommend particular javascript charting library - 1 doesn't use flash @ all?
there growing number of open source , commercial solutions pure javascript charting not require flash. in response present open source options.
there 2 main classes of javascript solutions graphics not require flash:
- canvas-based, rendered in ie using explorercanvas in turns relies on vml
- svg on standard-based browsers, rendered vml in ie
there pros , cons of both approaches charting library recommend later because integrated dom, allowing manipulate charts elements dom, , importantly setting dom events. contrast canvas charting libraries must reinvent dom wheel manage events. unless intend build static graphs no event handling, svg/vml solutions should better.
for svg/vml solutions there many options, including:
- dojox charting, if use dojo toolkit already
- raphael-based solutions
raphael active, maintained, , mature, open-source graphic library cross-browser support including ie 6 8, firefox, opera, safari, chrome, , konqueror. raphael not depend on javascript framework , therefore can used prototype, jquery, dojo, mootools, etc...
there number of charting libraries based on raphael, including (but not limited to):
- graphael, extension of raphael graphic library
- ico, intuitive api based on single function call create complex charts
disclosure: developer of one of ico forks on github.
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