DDL Special: Interactive Terminal Plotting

DDL's special October presenter is Dr. David Woodburn, describing Interactive Terminal Plotting.

This library introduces powerful tools for visualizing data directly in the terminal, addressing the frustrations developers, engineers, and scientists face when working in environments like SSH. The interactive plotting function, iplot, eliminates the need to switch contexts or transfer files to another machine just to view data. By enabling quick data inspection and interaction within the terminal, it not only speeds up analysis but also enhances understanding, offering a smooth, efficient workflow. Whether working locally or remotely, this tool saves time and effort, making data visualization less tedious and more dynamic.

Dr. Woodburn is also the package author, so we can ask him about the experience of creating and maintaining an open-source project.

David Woodburn has been teaching at the ANT Center since 2020. He has a Ph.D. in Electromagnetics from UCF, and he has six years of experience working in controls, modeling and simulation, circuit design, generators, and digital signal processing. He is now director of the Distance Learning Program in Guidance Navigation and Control. His research primarily focuses on inertial navigation.

DDL is dedicated to discussion of technology and techniques related to dynamic programming languages: Python, Perl, Ruby, PHP, JavaScript, and sometimes something more exotic! These languages are fun and easy to get started with, yet powerful enough for all manner of professional use, and our members span the full range of experience with them.

We always leave time for general conversation and questions. Come try one of the most interactive groups around!

The Dayton Dynamic Languages User Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 PM, online and at Dayton's Innovation Hub (part of the renovated Arcade complex). Use the General voice channel at discord.gg/9SgTh3T

We are a Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Dayton Microcomputer Association. http://d8ndl.org