Bar Chart

Compare discrete categories with rectangular bars

Beginner

Perfect For

  • Comparing sales across different products
  • Showing survey results by category
  • Displaying performance metrics by team

Chart Details

Category: Comparison

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: 'bar',
  data: {
    labels: ['Jan', 'Feb', 'Mar', 'Apr', 'May'],
    datasets: [{
      label: 'Sales',
      data: [12, 19, 3, 5, 2],
      backgroundColor: 'rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.8)',
      borderColor: 'rgb(59, 130, 246)',
      borderWidth: 1
    }]
  },
  options: {
    responsive: true,
    plugins: {
      title: {
        display: true,
        text: 'Monthly Sales Data'
      }
    },
    scales: {
      y: {
        beginAtZero: true
      }
    }
  }
};

new Chart(document.getElementById('myChart'), config);

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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