Graph Analysis and LayoutWebinar series — The Art of Graph Visualization
Episode 3
Episode 3
Welcome to the third episode of "The Art of Graph Visualization," presented by Dr. Benjamin Niedermann.
In this session, titled "Graph Analysis and Layout," you will learn how to analyze your graph data to create meaningful visualizations. Dr. Niedermann demonstrates how to choose the right graph layout—from hierarchical to force-directed—to effectively represent the relationships within your data. This episode includes practical examples using data from Discogs.com and concludes with a Q&A session.
The session is presented by Dr. Benjamin Niedermann, a Senior Algorithm Engineer in the Layout Team at yWorks, sharing his knowledge of graph algorithms and visualization techniques.
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Watch the full episode below to learn how to analyze graph data and choose the right layout for creating impactful visualizations. Dr. Benjamin Niedermann demonstrates "Graph analysis techniques" using real-world examples and showcases how to apply these insights to your projects.
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Key topics covered in this webinar
- How to analyze graph data to inform layout choices
- Choosing the right layout: hierarchical vs. force-directed
- Programming examples with Discogs.com data
- Exploring weighted relationships in graphs
- Live Q&A session with yWorks graph visualization experts
Detailed breakdown of this episode
- 00:00 Introduction: Overview of the webinar series and episode objectives.
- 02:27 Structure of the webinar: Explanation of the session's structure.
- 04:50 Example music database Discogs.com: Analysis of Discogs.com data.
- 09:23 Discussion of analysis techniques: In-depth discussion of graph analysis techniques.
- 35:45 Discussion of layouts: Exploring layout selection strategies.
- 50:32 Coding example: Live coding demonstration.
- 1:00:14 Conclusion: Summary of key takeaways.
- 1:02:54 Q&A session: Dr. Benjamin Niedermann answers audience questions.
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