VizAble 0.5.2

A web-based data visualization tool that generates accessible visualizations for all users, including people with visual impairments (low vision or blind).

VizAble

VizAble is a web-based data visualization tool that generates accessible visualizations for all users, including people with visual impairments (low vision or blind).

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have the following requirements in place:

1. Python Version: Ensure you have Python version 3.9 or higher installed. You can verify your Python version by running:

   python --version
   

2. Virtual Environment Setup: It's recommended to create and activate a virtual environment before installation. Below is an example of creating and activating a virtual environment using Python's built-in venv module. Note that this is just one example, and there are other options available for creating virtual environments:

   a. Create a virtual environment (replace env_name with your desired environment name):

   python -m venv env_name
   

   b. Activate the virtual environment:

   source env_name/bin/activate
   

Installation

You can install VizAble either from PyPI for the latest stable version or directly from GitHub for the latest development version:

a. Install the latest stable version from PyPI using pip:

pip install -U VizAble

b. Or, install the latest development version from GitHub:

pip install -U git+https://github.com/Rebekah-Chuang/VizAble.git

Usage

To run the VizAble application, execute the following command:

VizAble.run_app

Once executed, a link will be displayed in the terminal. You can open this link in your web browser to access the application.