Awesome Plotly with code series (Part 1): Alternatives to bar charts

A bar chart is not always the best solution.

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Introduction to the Series

Data visualization plays a crucial role in how stories are told and understood. I’ve always been fascinated by the sleek, annotated charts used in data journalism — those visualizations that can instantly communicate complex ideas in a way anyone can grasp.

I have also been deeply inspired by resource…