The API is simple. All that’s needed to create a graphic is to specify a few default parameters and then, if desired, override one or more of the optional parameters on offer. We don’t maintain state. To update a graphic, one would call MG.data_graphic on the same target element.

The library is data-source agnostic. While it provides a number of convenience functions and options that allow for graphics to better handle things like missing observations, it doesn’t care where the data comes from.

The library makes it easy to construct narratives by providing a layout template based on Bootstrap. Take a look at the examples to see that in action.

MetricsGraphics.js takes the misery out of creating beautiful interactive graphics. Read our blog post for more details.