What are the basics of plotting with Matplotlib?

What are the basics of plotting with Matplotlib?

Matplotlib is a popular Python library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations. To get started, you typically import the library and use functions like plot(), show(), and xlabel().

Can you show me a simple example of a line plot?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

x = [1, 2, 3, 4]
y = [10, 20, 25, 30]

plt.plot(x, y)
plt.title('Simple Line Plot')
plt.xlabel('X-axis')
plt.ylabel('Y-axis')
plt.show()

What if I want to customize the plot's appearance?

You can customize your plot by changing colors, line styles, and markers. For example:

plt.plot(x, y, color='red', linestyle='--', marker='o')

How do I save the plot as an image file?

You can save your plot using the savefig() function. For example:

plt.savefig('my_plot.png')