Area Chart

Emphasize magnitude of change over time

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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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Chart.js Implementation

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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