Visualization of the plotly.py project's codebase

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+```mermaid
+
+graph LR
+
+    plotly_graph_objects["plotly.graph_objects"]
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+    plotly_basedatatypes["plotly.basedatatypes"]
+
+    plotly_validators["plotly.validators"]
+
+    plotly_io["plotly.io"]
+
+    plotly_express["plotly.express"]
+
+    plotly_graph_objects -- "Uses" --> plotly_basedatatypes
+
+    plotly_graph_objects -- "Interacts with" --> plotly_validators
+
+    plotly_basedatatypes -- "Provides base for" --> plotly_graph_objects
+
+    plotly_basedatatypes -- "Invokes" --> plotly_validators
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+    plotly_validators -- "Validates properties for" --> plotly_basedatatypes
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+    plotly_io -- "Renders" --> plotly_graph_objects
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+    plotly_express -- "Generates" --> plotly_graph_objects
+
+    click plotly_graph_objects href "https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/main/.codeboarding//plotly_graph_objects.md" "Details"
+
+    click plotly_io href "https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/main/.codeboarding//plotly_io.md" "Details"
+
+    click plotly_express href "https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/main/.codeboarding//plotly_express.md" "Details"
+
+```
+
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+
+
+## Component Details
+
+
+
+These five components represent the core functionality of `plotly.py` and are essential for its operation:
+
+*   `plotly.graph_objects`: This is the *definition* of a Plotly figure. Without it, there would be no structured way to represent plots, traces, or layouts. It's the language Plotly uses to describe visualizations.
+
+*   `plotly.basedatatypes`: This module provides the *foundation* and *enforcement* for `graph_objects`. It ensures that all Plotly objects behave consistently and that their properties are managed correctly. It's the underlying engine that makes `graph_objects` work.
+
+*   `plotly.validators`: Data integrity is paramount in plotting. This component *validates* all inputs, preventing errors and ensuring that the figures generated are consistent with the Plotly.js schema. It's the quality control mechanism.
+
+*   `plotly.io`: A plotting library is only useful if you can *see* and *share* the plots. This module handles all rendering and export functionalities, making the visualizations accessible in various environments and formats. It's the output mechanism.
+
+*   `plotly.express`: While `graph_objects` provides fine-grained control, `plotly.express` offers *ease of use* and *rapid prototyping*. It significantly lowers the barrier to entry for common plotting tasks, making Plotly more accessible to a wider audience, especially data scientists. It's the user-friendly interface.
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+
+
+### plotly.graph_objects
+
+This is the central component for defining the structure of Plotly figures. It contains all the classes representing various plot types (traces like `Scatter`, `Bar`, `Heatmap`), layout properties (`Layout`, `XAxis`, `YAxis`), and animation frames. Users directly interact with `Figure` objects from this module to construct their visualizations.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/graph_objects/__init__.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.graph_objects.__init__` (1:1)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/commands.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.graph_objs` (1:1)</a>
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+### plotly.basedatatypes
+
+This module provides the foundational abstract classes (`BasePlotlyType`, `BaseFigure`) that serve as the base for all objects within `plotly.graph_objects`. It implements the core mechanisms for property management, attribute validation, and fundamental figure operations (e.g., `update`, `add_trace`). It ensures consistency and proper behavior across all Plotly objects.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/basedatatypes.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.basedatatypes` (1:1)</a>
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+
+
+### plotly.validators
+
+This component is crucial for data integrity. It comprises a collection of validator classes that ensure all properties assigned to Plotly objects conform to the expected data types, ranges, and formats defined by the Plotly.js schema. It prevents invalid data from being used and provides informative error messages.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/_plotly_utils/basevalidators.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`_plotly_utils.basevalidators` (1:1)</a>
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+
+### plotly.io
+
+This module handles all input/output operations for Plotly figures. It is responsible for rendering figures to various formats (e.g., HTML, JSON, static images) and managing figure templates. It acts as the primary interface for saving, displaying, and exporting visualizations.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/io/__init__.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.io.__init__` (1:1)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/io/_html.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.io._html` (1:1)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/io/_json.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.io._json` (1:1)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/io/_kaleido.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.io._kaleido` (1:1)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/io/_orca.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.io._orca` (1:1)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/io/_renderers.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.io._renderers` (1:1)</a>
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+
+
+### plotly.express
+
+This module provides a simplified, high-level API for quickly creating common statistical charts. It abstracts away the complexities of direct `plotly.graph_objects` construction, allowing users to generate plots with minimal code, often directly from data structures like pandas DataFrames.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/express/__init__.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express.__init__` (1:1)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/express/_core.py#L1-L1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express._core` (1:1)</a>
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+### [FAQ](https://github.com/CodeBoarding/GeneratedOnBoardings/tree/main?tab=readme-ov-file#faq)

.codeboarding/plotly_express.md

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+```mermaid
+
+graph LR
+
+    Core_Charting_Engine["Core Charting Engine"]
+
+    Chart_Type_Definitions["Chart Type Definitions"]
+
+    Data_Preprocessing_and_Input_Handling["Data Preprocessing and Input Handling"]
+
+    Color_and_Styling_Management["Color and Styling Management"]
+
+    Image_Display_Utilities["Image Display Utilities"]
+
+    Trendline_Calculation["Trendline Calculation"]
+
+    Sample_Data_Provider["Sample Data Provider"]
+
+    Chart_Type_Definitions -- "Calls, Configures" --> Core_Charting_Engine
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+    Data_Preprocessing_and_Input_Handling -- "Prepares Data, Provides Special Inputs" --> Core_Charting_Engine
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+    Color_and_Styling_Management -- "Provides Styling Options, Influences Defaults" --> Core_Charting_Engine
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+    Image_Display_Utilities -- "Provides Image Traces, Handles Image Data" --> Core_Charting_Engine
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+    Trendline_Calculation -- "Calculates Trendlines, Integrates Trendlines" --> Core_Charting_Engine
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+    Sample_Data_Provider -- "Provides Sample Data" --> Chart_Type_Definitions
+
+    Core_Charting_Engine -- "Requests Calculations" --> Trendline_Calculation
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+    Core_Charting_Engine -- "Applies Styles" --> Color_and_Styling_Management
+
+```
+
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+
+
+
+## Component Details
+
+
+
+`plotly.express` is a high-level, simplified API built on top of `plotly.graph_objects` designed for quickly creating common statistical charts. It abstracts away the complexities of direct `plotly.graph_objects` construction, allowing users to generate plots with minimal code, often directly from data structures like pandas DataFrames.
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+
+
+### Core Charting Engine
+
+This is the central orchestrator of `plotly.express`. It takes user data and arguments, processes them, and constructs `plotly.graph_objects` figures. It integrates functionalities from other modules like data handling, styling, and trendline calculations to generate a complete plot. It also manages default settings for plots.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/express/_core.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express._core` (0:0)</a>
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+
+### Chart Type Definitions
+
+This component exposes the high-level API functions (e.g., `px.scatter`, `px.bar`) that users directly invoke to create specific chart types. It acts as a user-friendly facade, simplifying the complex underlying charting logic.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/express/_chart_types.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express._chart_types` (0:0)</a>
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+### Data Preprocessing and Input Handling
+
+Manages the preparation, validation, and transformation of various input data formats and special arguments (like `IdentityMap`, `Constant`, `Range`) into a standardized structure suitable for the Core Charting Engine.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/express/_special_inputs.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express._special_inputs` (0:0)</a>
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+### Color and Styling Management
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+Provides a comprehensive set of predefined color palettes (discrete and sequential) and utilities for applying and managing color scales, symbols, line dashes, and pattern shapes. It enables extensive customization of chart aesthetics.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/commands.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express.colors` (0:0)</a>
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+### Image Display Utilities
+
+Specializes in handling and rendering image-based visualizations, such as heatmaps and direct image displays. It provides the specific logic required for processing and presenting image data within the Plotly framework.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/express/_imshow.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express._imshow` (0:0)</a>
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/plotly/express/imshow_utils.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express.imshow_utils` (0:0)</a>
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+### Trendline Calculation
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+Contains the implementations for various statistical trendline calculations (e.g., Ordinary Least Squares, LOWESS). It provides the analytical backbone for adding regression and smoothing lines to charts.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/commands.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express.trendline_functions` (0:0)</a>
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+### Sample Data Provider
+
+Offers a collection of readily available sample datasets. These datasets are primarily used for demonstration, testing, and quick prototyping, allowing users to explore `plotly.express` functionalities without external data.
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+**Related Classes/Methods**:
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+- <a href="https://github.com/plotly/plotly.py/blob/master/commands.py#L0-L0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">`plotly.express.data` (0:0)</a>
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+### [FAQ](https://github.com/CodeBoarding/GeneratedOnBoardings/tree/main?tab=readme-ov-file#faq)