Python Matplotlib Module
Matplotlib is a comprehensive library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations in Python. matplotlib.pyplot is a collection of functions that make matplotlib work like MATLAB.
Installation
pip install matplotlibImporting the Module
import matplotlib.pyplot as pltBasic Plotting
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
x = [1, 2, 3, 4]
y = [10, 20, 25, 30]
plt.plot(x, y)
plt.show()Formatting the Plot
You can add titles, labels, and legends.
plt.plot(x, y, label='Line 1')
plt.title("Simple Plot")
plt.xlabel("X Axis")
plt.ylabel("Y Axis")
plt.legend()
plt.show()Common Plot Types
Scatter Plot
plt.scatter(x, y)
plt.show()Bar Chart
categories = ['A', 'B', 'C']
values = [10, 20, 15]
plt.bar(categories, values)
plt.show()Histogram
import numpy as np
data = np.random.randn(1000)
plt.hist(data, bins=30)
plt.show()Saving Figures
plt.savefig("my_plot.png")