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Ambassador Spotlight David Kirkby

Observable Ambassador and Cosmology Professor David Kirkby studies the origin and evolution of the Universe. Read more about his data work and check out his Penrose Quilt notebook.

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Ambassador Spotlight: David Kirkby, Professor of Cosmology at UC Irvine

Julio Avalos

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AI code generation produces more code faster, but widens the comprehension gap — the solution isn't better generation, it's restoring the "write, run, inspect" loop at machine speed.

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A practical guide to alternatives to standard chart types using Observable Plot to build advanced visualizations that can help uncover trends, changes, flow, distribution, and relationships. 

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Beyond bar charts: A guide to advanced visualizations

By thinking more like data journalists, data teams can make their visualizations and dashboards clearer, more targeted, and more useful. In this guide, we unpack practical strategies from data journalism that analysts can adapt for their own day-to-day workflows. 

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What data teams can learn from journalists about data visualization

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Stakeholder expectations around interacting with data are shifting from polished products to on-the-fly insights using AI-powered analytics. Learn how data teams can meet users where they are, while encouraging sound data practices.

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Shifting stakeholder expectations in the age of AI-powered analytics

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