The use of curvy line charts is often arguable. The issue is that the curves between the points can lead to misrepresentation, suggesting than more data are connected. But I can’t help it, I really like the design of those smooth lines. In some cases, It definitely looks better.
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How to build complex charts in Tableau Software
How to build a Bar Chart Race in Tableau Software 2020.x with viz animations
A while ago I shared with you a way to build a barchart race with Tableau 2019.x or less. The tutorial implied to work with data densification and some heavy table calculations. Good news, it will be faaaar more easier to build with the new animation feature coming to Tableau 2020.x.
How to build a Curved Gradient Area Chart in Tableau Software
The Tableau Conference Europe 2019 in Berlin was the occasion to reveal the technique behind my curved gradient area chart. … More
How to build an animated Bar Chart Race in Tableau Software
Edit: if you use a new release of Tableau equal or above 2020.x, you will find an easier way to … More
How to build a horizontal Marimekko in Tableau Software
I love Marimekko! I know, these words sound perfectly geeky, I assume. Simple looking, they still encode more information than … More
How to build a multi-layered Radial Chart in Tableau Software
Two weeks have passed since IronViz. Many of you are still wondering what magic lies behind the design of the “weather … More
How to build a Stream Graph in Tableau Software
I have been trying to build a Stream Graph in Tableau for a few days now. What a coincidence, Alex Jones offered … More