How to Build a Dashboard in Python
Blog post from Hex
The blog post provides a comprehensive guide on building interactive dashboards in Python, catering to data scientists who need to visualize sales data for a SaaS startup's sales team. It begins by explaining the use of Python's popular data visualization libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly to create basic charts such as bar charts, line charts, histograms, and scatter plots. It then discusses deploying these visualizations using frameworks such as Flask, Dash, and Hex to create interactive web dashboards, emphasizing the ease of using Flask for simple deployments and Dash for more interactive and professional dashboards. The post also covers advanced techniques like adding interactivity with Dash's callbacks, utilizing Jupyter Notebooks with Voila for a straightforward dashboarding experience, and leveraging cloud-based platforms like Hex for seamless sharing. Throughout, the blog emphasizes the versatility and power of Python, encouraging users to experiment with different tools to find the best solution for visualizing and sharing their data effectively.