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As people and things move through a place, it can be useful to see their connected paths instead of just individual points.

It might not be sexy, but you have to load your data and get it in the right format before you can visualize it. Here are the basics, which might be all you need.

Also known as specialized or custom line charts. Figure out how to draw lines with the right spacing and pointed in the right direction, and you’ve got your slopegraphs.

Although time series plots and small multiples can go a long way, animation can make your data feel more real and relatable. Here is how to do it in R via the animated GIF route.