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Analyzing Notebook Histories to Understand Data Visualization Workflows
Summary
This study analyzes notebook version histories to understand visualization design workflows. It reveals how users iterate on data manipulation and visual encodings, comparing different frameworks and the impact of AI.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Information Visualization
Background:
- Visualization design is complex, involving iterative refinement of encodings and data transformations.
- Code-intensive, lower-level practices in visualization design workflows are underexplored.
- Exploratory notebook environments facilitate rapid iteration for visualization designers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate user practices in code-intensive visualization design within notebook environments.
- To analyze the interplay between data manipulation and visualization refinement.
- To compare the impact of different visualization frameworks and the influence of AI on design processes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of publicly available version histories of exploratory notebooks.
- Classification of changes in visual encodings and data manipulation steps.
- Comparative analysis of code-oriented libraries versus chart wizards.
- Examination of temporal trends in notebook interactions, including post-AI availability.
Main Results:
- Users build new visualizations from templates and refine existing ones over time.
- Specific types of changes made during visual encoding updates were classified.
- Frameworks impact design iteration, with differences observed between code libraries and chart wizards.
- Notebook interaction patterns have evolved, particularly with the integration of AI tools.
Conclusions:
- Understanding code-intensive practices is crucial for improving visualization design tools.
- Notebooks provide valuable insights into iterative visualization development.
- Framework choice and AI integration significantly influence visualization design workflows.
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