Area Chart
Emphasize magnitude of change over time
Beginner
Beginner
Perfect For
- Showing cumulative sales growth
- Visualizing stacked category contributions
- Displaying volume changes over time
Chart Details
Category: Trend
Complexity: Beginner
Best Practice: Use clear labels and appropriate colors
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Implementation Code
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const config = {
type: 'line',
data: {
labels: ['Jan', 'Feb', 'Mar', 'Apr', 'May', 'Jun'],
datasets: [{
label: 'Revenue',
data: [15000, 18500, 22000, 19500, 25000, 28000],
backgroundColor: 'rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2)',
borderColor: '#8b5cf6',
borderWidth: 2,
fill: true,
tension: 0.4,
pointBackgroundColor: '#8b5cf6',
pointBorderColor: '#8b5cf6',
pointBorderWidth: 2,
pointRadius: 4,
pointHoverRadius: 6
}]
},
options: {
responsive: true,
plugins: {
title: {
display: true,
text: 'Monthly Revenue Growth'
},
legend: {
display: false
}
},
scales: {
x: {
title: {
display: true,
text: 'Month'
}
},
y: {
title: {
display: true,
text: 'Revenue (USD)'
},
ticks: {
callback: function(value) {
return '$' + value.toLocaleString();
}
}
}
},
elements: {
point: {
hoverBackgroundColor: '#8b5cf6'
}
},
interaction: {
intersect: false,
mode: 'index'
}
}
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Tips & Best Practices
Design Guidelines
- Use consistent color schemes across your dashboard
- Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility
- Keep labels clear and concise
Performance Tips
- Limit data points for better performance
- Use animation sparingly for large datasets
- Consider data aggregation for time series