Matplotlib
Matplotlib is a widely used open-source plotting library for Python, enabling the creation of static, animated, and interactive visualizations. It offers both a high-level pyplot interface and a flexible object-oriented API for embedding plots into applications and customizing every aspect of a figure.
Key Features
Versatile Plotting: Supports line plots, bar charts, scatter plots, histograms, heatmaps, and more.
Interactive & Static Visuals: Create figures for GUIs, web apps, notebooks, or export as static images.
Object-Oriented API: Full control over plot elements for custom visualizations.
Styling & Layout: Custom themes, fonts, color maps, and layout adjustments.
Export Options: Save to PNG, PDF, SVG, EPS, and other formats.
Example Use Cases
Creating data visualizations for machine learning and statistical analysis
Embedding graphs into Python desktop or web applications
Building publication-quality plots for academic and scientific research
Teaching data visualization concepts in Python