Gnuplot in Action - Softcover

Janert, Philipp

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1633430189 ISBN 13: 9781633430181

Publisher: Manning Publications, 2016

Synopsis

Well-designed graphics are frequently the best way to understand data sets and to communicate results. Gnuplot, the most popular open-source tool to plot and visualize data, has long been the preferred choice for scientists and data analysts for creating publication-quality graphs. The latest version, gnuplot 5, adds further capabilities, including new plot types, improved text and color handling, and support for interactive, web-based display formats. Although gnuplot includes comprehensive reference documentation, it can be difficult to fully master this tool.

 

Gnuplot in Action, Second Edition is a major revision of this popular and authoritative guide for developers, engineers, and scientists who want to learn and use gnuplot effectively. The book starts with a tutorial introduction for readers new to gnuplot. Next it provides a systematic overview of gnuplot's core features, and full coverage of gnuplot's advanced capabilities, such as 3D graphics and false-color plots. Experienced readers will appreciate the discussion of gnuplot's new features for working with color and customized plotting styles, as well as the hints for improved workflow and user configurations. The book concludes with chapters on graphical effects and general techniques for understanding data with graphs.

About this title

About the Author

Philipp K. Janert, Ph.D, is a programmer and scientist. He is the author of several books on data analysis and applied math and has been a gnuplot user and developer for over 20 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manning Publications
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1633430189
• ISBN 13: 9781633430181
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400