The election has pushed this month's meetup back a bit, but should at least provide a wealth of interesting data. We'll being using a popular JavaScript library called Highcharts to quickly turn these data sets into web-based charts.
We'll be following this tutorial, a beginner's guide to Highcharts using election data (results and polls). If you have any cool data sets we could chart, please get in touch!
In terms of previous knowledge, only basic JavaScript knowledge is needed, though we highly recommend reading up on JavaScript objects beforehand.
Important information:
• Collaborative hackpad is here
• Please make sure your full name is on Meetup.com for our guest list.
• There will be no food so make sure to grab a bite to eat beforehand.
• Make sure to bring a laptop.
Agenda: The session will run from 7.30pm to 9pm.
7.30: Show and Tell
7.45: Work through tutorial
8.45: Debrief
9.00: The pub!
Venue: We're back in The News Building again, but on floor 14 this time. Give your name at reception and they'll let you up.
Hey everyone, tonight's the night! If you have any interesting links to share, please don't hesitate to add them to the show & tell list here: https://journocoders.hackpad.com/Journocoders-May-2015-iw3MPKNWGgS
May 21
Some days ago, I started to collect all data, visual and interactive projects which were made during last #GE2015
Here it is the list: https://goo.gl/DsaONb
I have to update it with more projects, but maybe you have some interesting links to add that I have missed. Feel free to do this, I have shared the spreadsheet.
It can be an interesting resource to comment on Thursday
1 · May 19
Great idea, Adrian! I've added it to the show & tell links here: https://journocoders.h...
1 · May 19
Sorry but I'm not going to be able to make this one - I opened up my spot for someone else.
May 18
Hi everyone! I've written the Highcharts tutorial for this month's meetup myself, as I couldn't find a good one. It's nearly finished and on github here if you want to have a read in advance: https://github.com/ejb/highcharts-tutorial/blob/master/tutorial.md
Ps. If you can no longer make Thursday night, please change your RSVP to free up space. Thanks!
May 16
Guys, sorry for using this space for it, but I need to find a 75' issue of Sunday Times to a piece I am colaborating with. Anyone here works there or has a tip to give me a clue about where I can do this kind of search in London? I need just one particular issue.
May 11
Hi Rachel, the Times Digital Archive covers 1785-2007. You can access it free through many London libraries - there's a list here: https://onlinelpl.word...
3 · May 11
Brilliant, Tom! I will have a look in it! Apparently I have two options near home. :)
May 13
Argh, I had May 19th in my calendar... I'll be abroad on the 21st, so I won't be able to make this one! Shame!
April 17
Ahh sorry! Had to move it by two days because there were no rooms available on the 19th.
April 17
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Really clear, easy to follow & useful. Thanks! :)