{"product_id":"9781633430181","title":"Gnuplot in Action","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGnuplot in Action, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a major revision of this popular and authoritative guide for developers, engineers, and scientists who want to learn and use gnuplot effectively. Fully updated for gnuplot version 5, the book includes four pages of color illustrations and four bonus appendixes available in the eBook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGnuplot is an open-source graphics program that helps you analyze, interpret, and present numerical data. Available for Unix, Mac, and Windows, it is well-maintained, mature, and totally free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGnuplot in Action, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a major revision of this authoritative guide for developers, engineers, and scientists. The book starts with a tutorial introduction, followed by a systematic overview of gnuplot's core features and full coverage of gnuplot's advanced capabilities. Experienced readers will appreciate the discussion of gnuplot 5's features, including new plot types, improved text and color handling, and support for interactive, web-based display formats. The book concludes with chapters on graphical effects and general techniques for understanding data with graphs. It includes four pages of color illustrations. 3D graphics, false-color plots, heatmaps, and multivariate visualizations are covered in chapter-length appendixes available in the eBook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating different types of graphs in detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimations, scripting, batch operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive discussion of terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdated to cover gnuplot version 5\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo prior experience with gnuplot is required. This book concentrates on practical applications of gnuplot relevant to users of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilipp K. Janert, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a programmer and scientist. He is the author of several books on data analysis and applied math and has been a gnuplot power user and developer for over 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePART 1 GETTING STARTED\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrelude: understanding data with gnuplot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTutorial: essential gnuplot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heart of the matter: the plot command\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePART 2 CREATING GRAPHS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging data sets and files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical matters: strings, loops, and history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA catalog of styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorations: labels, arrows, and explanations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll about axes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePART 3 MASTERING TECHNICALITIES\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor, style, and appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminals and output formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomation, scripting, and animation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond the defaults: workflow and styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePART 4 UNDERSTANDING DATA\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic techniques of graphical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopics in graphical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoda: understanding data with graphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Manning Publications Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061196243184,"sku":"9781633430181","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781633430181_p0.jpg?v=1763676737","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781633430181","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}