In This Article, You Will Know About Python Matplotlib.
Python Matplotlib Pyplot – Before moving ahead, let’s take a look at Python Matplotlib Intro
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Matplotlib Pyplot
The Matplotlib library works under submodule i.e., pyplot, and this is imported under the plt alias.
Follow the code given below to import matplotlib to get started with plotting the graph.
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
Now, the pyplot submodule will work under align plt.
Example: Draw a line on an illustration from the position (0,0) until position (6,250).
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
x_points = np.array([0, 10])
y_points = np.array([0, 500])
plt.plot(x_points, y_points)
plt.show()
As can be seen, it returned a graph based on the point given on x and y axis.
Plotting x and y points
The plot() function is used to make points (markers) in a diagram. By default, the plot() function draws a point that runs from one point.
It takes two arguments as parameter –
x-axis – Array having points on x-axis.
y-axis – Array having points on y-axis.
Example: If we are required for plotting a line that runs from (2,6) to (5,1) then we must connect two arrays, [2, 6], and [5, 1] into the function plot.
Example: Drawing a line in a diagram from point (12,6) to point (6,1).
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
x_axis = np.array([12,6])
y_axis = np.array([6,1])
plt.plot(x_axis, y_axis)
plt.show()
As shown above, it returned a graph based on the point given on x and y axis.
Plotting Without Line
To draw only point in a diagram, use shortcut parameter “o” which means “rings”.
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
x_axis = np.array([12,6])
y_axis = np.array([6,1])
plt.plot(x_axis, y_axis, 'o')
plt.show()
As a result, it returned a graph based on the point given on x and y axis.
Note: Learn additional information about markers in the next lesson.
Multiple Points
You are able to plot any number of points you want make sure you’ve got the exact number of points on both the axes.
Example: Draw a line in a diagram from position (1, 5) to (2, 6) then to (3, 7) and finally to position (4, 8).
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
x_axis = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4])
y_axis = np.array([5, 6, 7, 8])
plt.plot(x_axis, y_axis)
plt.show()
As has been noted, it returned a graph based on the point given on both axes.
Default X-Points
If we do not define the x-axis points these will take the default values of 1, 2, 3, (etc. dependent on what length the y-points are.
Therefore, if we apply the same example from above and remove the x-points, the diagram would appear like this:
Example: Drawing a diagram without x-points.
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
y_axis = np.array([5, 6, 7, 8])
plt.plot(y_axis)
plt.show()
As can be seen, it returned a graph based on the point given on x (x-axis assumed) and y axis.
Note: The x-points in the example above is [0, 1, 2, 3, 4].
