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Gnuplot in Action: Understanding Data with Graphs

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Book Synopsis: SummaryGnuplot in Action, Second Edition is a major revision of this popular and authoritative guide for developers, engineers, and scientists who want to learn and use gnuplot effectively. Fully updated for gnuplot version 5, the book includes four pages of color illustrations and four bonus appendixes available in the eBook. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the TechnologyGnuplot is an open-source graphics program that helps you analyze, interpret, and present numerical data. Available for Unix, Mac, and Windows, it is well-maintained, mature, and totally free.

About the BookGnuplot in Action, Second Edition is a major revision of this authoritative guide for developers, engineers, and scientists. The book starts with a tutorial introduction, followed by a systematic overview of gnuplot's core features and full coverage of gnuplot's advanced capabilities. Experienced readers will appreciate the discussion of gnuplot 5's features, including new plot types, improved text and color handling, and support for interactive, web-based display formats. The book concludes with chapters on graphical effects and general techniques for understanding data with graphs. It includes four pages of color illustrations. 3D graphics, false-color plots, heatmaps, and multivariate visualizations are covered in chapter-length appendixes available in the eBook.

What's InsideCreating different types of graphs in detailAnimations, scripting, batch operationsExtensive discussion of terminalsUpdated to cover gnuplot version 5

About the ReaderNo prior experience with gnuplot is required. This book concentrates on practical applications of gnuplot relevant to users of all levels.

About the AuthorPhilipp K. Janert, PhD, is a programmer and scientist. He is the author of several books on data analysis and applied math and has been a gnuplot power user and developer for over 20 years.

PART 1 GETTING STARTED

Prelude: understanding data with gnuplot
Tutorial: essential gnuplot
The heart of the matter: the plot command

PART 2 CREATING GRAPHS

Managing data sets and files
Practical matters: strings, loops, and history
A catalog of styles
Decorations: labels, arrows, and explanations
All about axes

PART 3 MASTERING TECHNICALITIES

Color, style, and appearance
Terminals and output formats
Automation, scripting, and animation
Beyond the defaults: workflow and styles

PART 4 UNDERSTANDING DATA

Basic techniques of graphical analysis
Topics in graphical analysis
Coda: understanding data with graphs

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Unlock the full potential of data visualization with Gnuplot in Action: Understanding Data with Graphs. This comprehensive guide takes you beyond the basics and dives deep into the world of advanced graphing techniques. Whether you're interested in creating 3D graphics, false-color plots, heatmaps, or multivariate visualizations, this book has got you covered. With its extensive coverage of terminals, output formats, scripting, and animation, you'll gain the tools you need to take your data analysis to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a gnuplot expert. Level up your data visualization skills today!

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