Line Chart

Show trends and changes over time with connected points

Beginner

Perfect For

  • Tracking stock prices over time
  • Showing website traffic trends
  • Monitoring temperature changes

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: [65, 59, 80, 81, 56, 55],
      fill: false,
      borderColor: 'rgb(16, 185, 129)',
      backgroundColor: 'rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1)',
      tension: 0.4
    }]
  },
  options: {
    responsive: true,
    plugins: {
      title: {
        display: true,
        text: 'Monthly Revenue Trend'
      }
    },
    interaction: {
      intersect: false,
    },
    scales: {
      x: {
        display: true,
        title: {
          display: true,
          text: 'Month'
        }
      },
      y: {
        display: true,
        title: {
          display: true,
          text: 'Revenue ($k)'
        }
      }
    }
  }
};

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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