Time Series
Static

Area Graph

An area graph is a powerful visualization that combines the simplicity of a line graph with filled regions beneath the line to emphasize the magnitude of values over time. This chart type is particularly effective for showing cumulative totals, comparing multiple series, and highlighting trends in continuous data. Area graphs excel at displaying the relationship between parts and the whole, making them ideal for market share analysis, resource allocation, and tracking metrics like website traffic or sales revenue over time.

Example Visualization

Area graph showing revenue trends over 12 months with semi-transparent blue fill

Try this prompt

"Use matplotlib.pyplot to create an area graph showing the 'Revenue' over the last 12 months. Fill the area under the curve with a semi-transparent blue color. Generate a proper example dataset to demonstrate this visualization."
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Common Use Cases

  • 1Tracking cumulative sales or revenue over time
  • 2Visualizing website traffic patterns
  • 3Showing market share evolution
  • 4Displaying resource utilization trends

Pro Tips

Use semi-transparent fills when overlaying multiple series

Consider stacked area charts for part-to-whole relationships

Keep the number of overlapping areas to 3-4 maximum for readability