ggplot2: elegant graphics for data analysis
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ggplot2-book gained 42 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.7K. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 94 stars a year. It ranks #4 among Perl repositories and #3,004 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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ggplot2-book has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ggplot2-book is an open-source project written in Perl: ggplot2: elegant graphics for data analysis.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Perl. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Perl for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/hadley/ggplot2-book.git
cd ggplot2-book⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ggplot2-book coordinates its core functionality through a modular Perl pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed ggplot2-book into Perl backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ggplot2-book using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/hadley/ggplot2-book.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ggplot2-book.
Import ggplot2-book into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ggplot2-book --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
hadley/ggplot2-book is currently ranked #3,004 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ggplot2-book do? +
ggplot2: elegant graphics for data analysis
What language is ggplot2-book written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: software.
Is ggplot2-book actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 12, 2025 with 70 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ggplot2-book have? +
ggplot2-book has 1,687 stars and 714 forks on GitHub.
How does ggplot2-book rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1,687 stars, hadley/ggplot2-book is ranked #3,004 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #4 among Perl projects.
What license is ggplot2-book distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
