What is @types/d3-shape?
The @types/d3-shape package provides TypeScript type definitions for d3-shape, a D3 module for creating graphical shapes like lines, areas, arcs, pies, and more. These definitions allow developers to use d3-shape in TypeScript projects with type checking, enabling better development experience and error handling.
What are @types/d3-shape's main functionalities?
Line Generation
Generates a SVG path data string for a line connecting a series of points.
import * as d3 from 'd3-shape';
const line = d3.line()
.x((d) => d.x)
.y((d) => d.y);
const points = [{ x: 0, y: 0 }, { x: 10, y: 10 }];
const pathData = line(points);
Area Generation
Creates an area defined by a line along its top edge and a baseline along the bottom.
import * as d3 from 'd3-shape';
const area = d3.area()
.x((d) => d.x)
.y0(0)
.y1((d) => d.y);
const points = [{ x: 0, y: 0 }, { x: 10, y: 10 }];
const pathData = area(points);
Pie Chart Generation
Generates pie chart sectors, calculating the start and end angles for each data point.
import * as d3 from 'd3-shape';
const pie = d3.pie()
.value((d) => d.value);
const data = [{ value: 10 }, { value: 20 }];
const arcs = pie(data);
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victory
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