Best of Data Visualization — September 2025

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   Grafana Labs·33w

   Grafana 12.2 release: LLM-powered SQL expressions, updates to canvas and table visualizations, simplified reporting, and more

   Grafana 12.2 introduces LLM-powered SQL expressions for natural language query generation, enhanced table visualizations with new cell types and formatting options, improved canvas visualization with flexible pan/zoom capabilities, enhanced ad hoc filtering support for SQL data sources, and simplified one-page reporting. The release also includes updates to Drilldown apps for queryless data exploration, a new Jenkins Enterprise data source for CI/CD metrics, and authentication support for visualization actions with the Infinity data source.

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   Codrops·34w

   Creating an Immersive 3D Weather Visualization with React Three Fiber

   A comprehensive guide to building an interactive 3D weather visualization using React Three Fiber and real weather API data. Covers creating realistic weather effects like rain, snow, and storms using instanced rendering for performance, implementing dynamic day/night cycles with atmospheric lighting, building forecast portals with MeshPortalMaterial, and optimizing particle systems for smooth 60fps rendering. Includes practical techniques for API integration, caching strategies, and conditional component rendering based on weather conditions.

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   Medium·35w

   How Python + GraphDB Transforms ETF and Company Relationship Analysis

   Demonstrates how to use Python and Neo4j graph database to analyze relationships between ETFs and their holdings. Shows data collection from Financial Modeling Prep API, database setup, and visualization techniques to uncover hidden patterns in financial data. Includes practical examples of querying ETF portfolios, identifying overlapping holdings, and discovering investment insights through graph visualization.

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