Web Based Graphs and Heatmaps

[BlackWasp]

Hi all,

I have this Excel "tool" that we use at work which basically in it simplest form, have cells with values and its represented in pie charts and a heatmap for management.

Now, I want to make this tool/application look more modern/professional by porting to a web-based format.

I used jsp/php/asp way back in the day, but are unfamiliar with new developments. I want to framework/software that will be able to handle displaying graphs and charts (pie charts or the like) on the web. I want to attempt doing it myself and need a starting point.

The tool should be able to work with SQL Server as backend for the data, and will be mainly hosted in a company intranet, but individuals should be able to work locally/offline and "sync" back to the database when connected again.

I see things like different PHP frameworks now, asp.net, HTML 5.0, DHTML, flash etc.

Can anyone guide me in the right direction to achieve this web functionality?

Thanks in advance.

 

[_kabal_]

google charting API

 

[c10n3d_0r6]

+1 for Google Charts.

https://developers.google.com/chart/

 

[BlackWasp]

Thanks guys, will check out Google Charts. I assume it can run in ASP/PHP/JSP?

I have been out of developing web sites for a few years so excuse stupid questions.

What development tools for websites do you prefer? I only remember coding in text based editors, but I need something (like the old frontpage) as I am very rusty.

Does it matter if I choose to develop in ASP or PHP, if the company runs IIS and SQL Server? I assume PHP is kind of the industry standard?

Thanks.

 

[nfbs]

Also check out D3.js or Canvasjs.

 

[Nod]

Highcharts: http://www.highcharts.com/demo/

 

[c10n3d_0r6]

IIS can run both PHP and ASP, but seen as IIS and SQL server are Microsoft technologies I'd stick with Microsoft and go for ASP.

 

[BlackWasp]

Also check out D3.js or Canvasjs.

The 3D.js looks very impressive. This heatmap is similar to what I'm looking for:
http://prcweb.co.uk/circularheatchart/

 

[BlackWasp]

Highcharts: http://www.highcharts.com/demo/

Also very neat...just cant find a heatmap on first glance.

 

[BlackWasp]

IIS can run both PHP and ASP, but seen as IIS and SQL server are Microsoft technologies I'd stick with Microsoft and go for ASP.

Thanks, any development tool available which is easy to use? Think I will stick to PHP maybe if their is no other drawbacks.

 

[Nod]

Also very neat...just cant find a heatmap on first glance.

Maybe the bubble chart could be used in some way: http://www.highcharts.com/demo/bubble

 

[MickeyD]

google charting API

*spits*

 

[BlackWasp]

Guys, thanks for the responses.

I am still looking to find a easy, if possible free, IDE if possible. Dreamweaver?

 

[mercurial]

Just found out about Shield UI recently.

 

[sp4ceman]

if your company uses iis download web matrix from Microsoft. its free and not terrible and let's you code in asp or php.

i also use jchartfx for my charting, its a nice jquery plugin

 

[BlackWasp]

web matrix from Microsoft

Thanks, looks very decent, will give it a try!