Lazy_high_charts

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Make highcharts a la ruby , works in rails 5.X / 4.X / 3.X, and other ruby web frameworks

Overview

LazyHighChartsGitter is an innovative gem that simplifies the integration of HighCharts with Ruby applications. Whether you are using Ruby on Rails, Sinatra, or Nanoc, this gem offers a straightforward way to create stunning and interactive charts straight from your Ruby code. Designed with flexibility in mind, it opens up a world of visualization possibilities for developers looking to enhance their applications with data representation. Just keep in mind that Highcharts requires a valid license for commercial use.

With its easy installation and adaptable features, LazyHighChartsGitter makes it easy to get started with charting. Users can quickly set up chart configurations and display dynamic data without diving deep into JavaScript. This allows developers to focus more on coding the backend logic while maintaining beautiful and functional front-end visualizations.

Features

  • Easy Integration: Quickly integrates HighCharts with Ruby applications, compatible with popular frameworks like Rails, Sinatra, and Nanoc.
  • Flexible Configuration: Provides numerous options to customize charts, making it easy to adapt to specific requirements of any project.
  • No Data Handling: Includes a built-in feature for displaying messages when there’s no data to show, enhancing user experience.
  • Global Options: Offers a helper method, high_chart_globals, to set global chart settings for all displayed charts on the page.
  • Up-to-Date Libraries: Supports easy updates to the latest Highcharts library directly from the Highcharts website.
  • Community Contributions: Open to contributions, encouraging developers to collaborate while maintaining a focus on quality through proper testing.
  • Comprehensive Documentation: Detailed documentation available to facilitate easy understanding and implementation of features.

LazyHighChartsGitter serves as a powerful tool for Ruby developers looking to incorporate high-quality charts into their applications without the hassle of complex JavaScript coding.