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Software Evolution Storylines, Inspired By XKCD

Posted by timothy on from the top-that-with-sparklines dept.

jamie tips this mind-blowing data visualization concept from (naturally) data visualization researcher Michael Ogawa, who explains that it was inspired by "this XKCD comic. It represents characters as lines that converge in time as they share scenes. Could this technique be adapted for software developers who work on the same code?"

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  1. Special request by airfoobar · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Could somebody please draw me a diagram for Mr Ogawa you have too much free time on your hands? Much appreciated.

  2. Re:inspiration by CheerfulMacFanboy · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Minard's poster is actually much more sophisticated - for example it includes quantitative info such as army size.

    Exactly the kind of sophistication you need when tracking individuals - NOT. Oh, and please try to find out what a timeline is.

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