Book companion: data visualization and web development

Abstract

This project involved developing an interactive online book companion for Prof. Bagler’s book and datasets. It began with the analysis of a recipe dataset containing over 1,18,000 samples and 65+ columns, where key trends and insights were identified. Using tools like Plotly and Matplotlib, over 500 graphs of 20+ types, including interactive world heat maps and word clouds, were created. Chapters of the book were reviewed to provide feedback and suggest reader-friendly static graphs to ensure accessibility without overwhelming the audience. The final output was deployed using HTML and Plotly Express, integrating dynamic visualizations for datasets such as FlavorDB, RecipeDB, FNDDS, and openFoods, providing a seamless, web- based experience.