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Nov 5, 2021 · Frontend Development

Reimagining Data Flow Visualization: A Card‑Based Alternative to Sankey Diagrams

This article examines the limitations of traditional Sankey diagrams for visualizing entity state transitions and proposes a card‑based data flow visualization that offers customizable start/end states, improved readability for disparate data scales, and enhanced user experience through interactive layouts and clear styling.