AshVisualization

A powerful data visualization extension for the Ash Framework that generates optimized Elixir modules from declarative DSL specifications. This library provides both a flexible DSL for custom visualizations and a comprehensive standard library for immediate productivity.

Installation

If available in Hex, the package can be installed by adding ash_visualization to your list of dependencies in mix.exs:

def deps do
  [
    {:ash_visualization, "~> 0.1.0"}
  ]
end

Documentation can be generated with ExDoc and published on HexDocs. Once published, the docs can be found at https://hexdocs.pm/ash_visualization.

Implementation Roadmap

The development of AshVisualization is organized into 5 phases over 20 weeks:

Phase 1: Core DSL and Transformer Infrastructure (Weeks 1-4)

• 1.1 Spark DSL Extension Setup
• 1.2 Base Transformer Infrastructure
• 1.3 SVG Generation Foundation
• 1.4 Basic Scale Generators

Phase 2: Code Generation and Optimization (Weeks 5-8)

• 2.1 Mark Generation System
• 2.2 Render Function Generation
• 2.3 Data Transform Compilation
• 2.4 Compile-time Optimization

Phase 3: Real-time and Interactive Features (Weeks 9-12)

• 3.1 Animation Code Generation
• 3.2 Phoenix Channel Integration
• 3.3 Ash PubSub Integration
• 3.4 Interaction System Generation

Phase 4: Advanced Visualizations and Extensions (Weeks 13-16)

• 4.1 Complex Chart Types
• 4.2 Custom Component System
• 4.3 Performance and Caching
• 4.4 Production Features

Phase 5: Standard Visualization Library (Weeks 17-20)

• 5.1 Basic Chart Functions
• 5.2 Statistical and Advanced Charts
• 5.3 Composite and Micro Visualizations
• 5.4 Themes and Export Functions
• 5.5 Documentation and Examples

For detailed implementation plans, see planning/detailed_implementation_plan.md.