Pie Chart

Show proportions and percentages of a whole

Beginner

Perfect For

  • Market share distribution
  • Budget allocation breakdown
  • Survey response percentages

Chart Details

Category: Composition

Complexity: Beginner

Best Practice: Use clear labels and appropriate colors

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Chart.js Implementation

Interactive JavaScript charting library with great performance

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Implementation Code

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const config = {
  type: 'pie',
  data: {
    labels: ['Desktop', 'Mobile', 'Tablet', 'Other'],
    datasets: [{
      data: [45, 35, 15, 5],
      backgroundColor: [
        '#8b5cf6',
        '#06b6d4',
        '#f59e0b',
        '#ef4444'
      ],
      borderWidth: 2,
      borderColor: '#ffffff'
    }]
  },
  options: {
    responsive: true,
    plugins: {
      title: {
        display: true,
        text: 'Device Usage Distribution'
      },
      legend: {
        position: 'bottom',
      },
      tooltip: {
        callbacks: {
          label: function(context) {
            return context.label + ': ' + context.parsed + '%';
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }
};

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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