How do I master plotly express basics?

# Explore Plotly Express (px) px simplifies charts. Use built-in datasets: ```python import plotly.express as px df = px.data.iris() fig = px.scatter(df, x="sepal_width", y="sepal_length", color="species") fig.show() ``` Try bar, histogram: ```python df = px.data.tips() fig = px.bar(df, x="sex", y="total_bill", color="smoker", barmode="group") fig = px.histogram(df, x="total_bill", color="sex") fig.show() ``` Practice 5+ chart types from [gallery](https://plotly.com/python/).

How do I customize figures and layouts?

# Update Figures Access fig.update() for tweaks: ```python import plotly.express as px df = px.data.iris() fig = px.scatter(df, x="sepal_width", y="sepal_length", color="species") fig.update_layout(title="Iris Dataset", xaxis_title="Sepal Width", font_size=14) fig.update_traces(marker_size=10) fig.show() ``` # Templates and Themes ```python fig.update_layout(template="plotly_dark") ``` Experiment with titles, axes, colors from [fundamentals](https://plotly.com/python/plotly-fundamentals/).

How do I advanced charts and subplots?

# Subplots and Advanced Types Use make_subplots: ```python from plotly.subplots import make_subplots import plotly.graph_objects as go fig = make_subplots(rows=1, cols=2) fig.add_trace(go.Scatter(x=[1,2], y=[1,2]), row=1, col=1) fig.add_trace(go.Bar(x=[1,2], y=[1,4]), row=1, col=2) fig.show() ``` # 3D and Maps ```python fig = px.scatter_3d(px.data.iris(), x='sepal_width', y='sepal_length', z='petal_length', color='species') fig = px.choropleth(px.data.gapminder(), locations="iso_alpha", color="lifeExp") ``` Explore [gallery](https://plotly.com/python/).

How do I build a project and share?

# Load Real Data and Export Use Pandas for CSV: ```python import pandas as pd df = pd.read_csv('your_data.csv') fig = px.scatter(df, x='col1', y='col2') fig.show() # Export static fig.write_image('plot.png') # HTML fig.write_html('plot.html') ``` # Mini-Project: Analyze Iris Dataset Combine steps: custom subplots with stats, 3D view. Upload to GitHub or Plotly account. See [examples](https://plotly.com/python/).

Master Plotly: Interactive Python Data Viz in 5 Steps

Q: How do I install plotly and run your first plot?

# Install Plotly Ensure you have Python 3.8+ installed. Use pip or conda: ```bash pip install plotly # For Jupyter support: pip install "jupyterlab>=4.0" anywidget ``` Or conda: ```bash conda install -c conda-forge plotly jupyterlab anywidget ``` # Launch JupyterLab ```bash jupyter lab ``` # Create first plot in a notebook cell: ```python import plotly.express as px fig = px.bar(x=["a", "b", "c"], y=[1, 3, 2]) fig.show() ``` This opens an interactive bar chart in your browser.

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Install Plotly

Ensure you have Python 3.8+ installed. Use pip or conda:

pip install plotly
# For Jupyter support:
pip install "jupyterlab>=4.0" anywidget

Or conda:

conda install -c conda-forge plotly jupyterlab anywidget

Launch JupyterLab

jupyter lab

Create first plot in a notebook cell:

import plotly.express as px
fig = px.bar(x=["a", "b", "c"], y=[1, 3, 2])
fig.show()

This opens an interactive bar chart in your browser.

Why this step matters:

-Establishes a working environment for rapid experimentation
-Lets you visualize data interactively from minute one

30-60 minutes

Python 3.8+, pip/conda, JupyterLab, anywidget

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Definition of Done

•Plotly v6.5+ installed and verified via `pip show plotly`
•Interactive bar chart displays in JupyterLab

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Plots not rendering in Jupyter

→Install `anywidget` and restart JupyterLab

❌ pip install fails due to dependencies

→Use `pip install --upgrade pip` first

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🌐 Helpful Websites

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