Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
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Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#2Hi everyone,
A while ago, we had released a Tableau-like data visualization library in JavaScript (original post at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18193264). We got the feedback that it was performing slow because of client-side data operations and rendering. As such, we have released a new version, where all data related operations are now powered by WebAssembly, along with a full design upgrade. It’s at https://muzejs.org - we would love to get your feedback.
Like before, it’s a data-first library with its own DataModel, built using Grammar of Graphics approach. Unlike traditional charting libraries, which use a chart-first configuration, Muze allows relational algebra operations on DataModel (in browser). Also, the visualizations are fully extendible through compositions, layers and programmatic hooks - so you’re not restricted by the out-of-box visualizations or default interactions provided by the library.
We’ve also built a visual data exploration tool using this (though currently using the JS version, and not WebAssembly; to be upgraded soon), which is at https://explore.charts.com
We intend to make these libraries (and UI kits/bindings) available for developers to embed within their SaaS/internal applications and create Tableau-like interfaces within their application (of which we’ll monetize enterprise-features modules).
Would love to get your feedback. Also, what is the next library/module that we should build next to make Muze more useful for you?
Thanks for taking a look!
P.S. We’re working on making our documentation better!
Website: https://muzejs.org Visual Data Exploration Tool: https://explore.charts.com Github: https://github.com/chartshq
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#3This looks super cool! I like the fact that, like you said, the focus is on the data and not on preparing the chart configuration stuff. I can definitely use this in my project where I had to write to write an algorithm to parse the data to a valid configuration for ChartJS. I bookmarked this and definitely gonna try it soon. Will let you guys know.
My project is also open-source if you wanna check it out https://chartbrew.com
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#4This looks super cool! I like the fact that, like you said, the focus is on the data and not on preparing the chart configuration stuff. I can definitely use this in my project where I had to write to write an algorithm to parse the data to a valid configuration for ChartJS. I bookmarked this and definitely gonna try it soon. Will let you guys know. My project is also open-source if you wanna check it out https://cha…
Glad you liked it. Look forward to you using it. Reach out to us a eng [at] muzejs.org if you need any help.
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#5The licensing for this is confusing. :(
eg:
https://muzejs.org/muze-wa/eula
Reverse engineering: You may not reverse engineer or
disassemble the Software.
https://github.com/chartshq/muze
https://github.com/chartshq/muze/blob/master/LICENSE <-- same heavily restricted license as above
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#6The licensing for this is confusing. :( eg: https://muzejs.org/muze-wa/eula Reverse engineering: You may not reverse engineer or disassemble the Software. However, there's a GitHub repo for it, as if it's pretending to be OSS: https://github.com/chartshq/muze https://github.com/chartshq/muze/blob/master/LICENSE <-- same heavily restricted license as above
Hi,
The JS version is open-source and MIT (https://github.com/chartshq/muze-deprecated)
The WebAssembly version is free (but not open source, yet!)
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#7The licensing for this is confusing. :( eg: https://muzejs.org/muze-wa/eula Reverse engineering: You may not reverse engineer or disassemble the Software. However, there's a GitHub repo for it, as if it's pretending to be OSS: https://github.com/chartshq/muze https://github.com/chartshq/muze/blob/master/LICENSE <-- same heavily restricted license as above
Was wondering the same.
Not sure what is the point of having .org website here.
>> The Software is protected by copyright, including without limitation by Copyright Law and international treaty provision
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#8The licensing for this is confusing. :( eg: https://muzejs.org/muze-wa/eula Reverse engineering: You may not reverse engineer or disassemble the Software. However, there's a GitHub repo for it, as if it's pretending to be OSS: https://github.com/chartshq/muze https://github.com/chartshq/muze/blob/master/LICENSE <-- same heavily restricted license as above
Hi, The JS version is open-source and MIT ( https://github.com/chartshq/muze-deprecated ) The WebAssembly version is free (but not open source, yet!)
Will it become open source?
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
Hi, The JS version is open-source and MIT ( https://github.com/chartshq/muze-deprecated ) The WebAssembly version is free (but not open source, yet!)
Will it become open source?
Yes, we'll make it open-source, but not right away.
We're working on building some more modules (of which we'll monetize some of the enterprise ones, to bring sustainability into the project). Post that, we'll be releasing this as Open-source.
Re: Show HN: Tableau-like Data Visualization library (free), powered by WebAssembly
#10The licensing for this is confusing. :( eg: https://muzejs.org/muze-wa/eula Reverse engineering: You may not reverse engineer or disassemble the Software. However, there's a GitHub repo for it, as if it's pretending to be OSS: https://github.com/chartshq/muze https://github.com/chartshq/muze/blob/master/LICENSE <-- same heavily restricted license as above
Was wondering the same. Not sure what is the point of having .org website here. >> The Software is protected by copyright, including without limitation by Copyright Law and international treaty provision
We started with the JavaScript version of Muze, which is open-source (MIT). Hence the .org. For the WASM version also, we'll open-source (just not right now - waiting to build a few more modules, to monetize the enterprise ones, to bring sustainability into the project).