Preface

As web developers, we build applications that feed on data. We parse it, process it, and report it. Our reports take the form of tables, grids, and diagrams such as charts, gauges, and maps. Parsing and processing are backend tasks that are invisible to the user. The actual reporting of data, however, is a bulk of an experience a user has with our application.

This book is a practical step-by-step guide to using FusionCharts Suite to create delightful web reports and dashboards. After creating your first chart in 15 minutes, you will learn advanced reporting capabilities such as drill-down and JavaScript integration. Finally, you round up the experience by learning reporting best practices including the right chart type selection and practical usability tips to become the data visualization guru among your peers.