Explore Adding Visualization Options Beyond Heatmaps

[Phillyclause89]

Explore Adding Visualization Options Beyond Heatmaps

Description:
Expand the visualization capabilities of the library by exploring options beyond heatmaps. This will provide users with alternative ways to analyze and interpret chess move data, enhancing the library's utility and appeal.

Suggested Tasks:

1. Identify Alternative Visualization Types:
   • Explore options like bar charts, pie charts, or scatter plots to represent move frequency or performance metrics.
   • Consider adding visualizations for specific scenarios, such as opening analysis or endgame patterns.
2. Prototype Visualizations:
   • Create prototypes for one or two alternative visualizations to gauge feasibility and user interest.
   • Use libraries like matplotlib, seaborn, or plotly for implementation.
3. Integration:
   • Ensure alternative visualizations integrate seamlessly with the existing heatmap functionality.
   • Add options for users to choose their preferred visualization type.
4. Documentation:
   • Update the documentation with examples and usage instructions for the new visualizations.

Acceptance Criteria:

• At least one prototype for an alternative visualization is created.
• The new visualization integrates seamlessly with the library.
• Documentation is updated with examples and instructions.

[Phillyclause89]

Thank you for the suggestion to expand the visualization options beyond heatmaps. While this is an interesting idea, I’ve decided to close this issue as Not Planned.

The primary goal of this project has always been to prototype a specific visualization format—heatmaps for chess moves—and not to serve as a comprehensive visualization tool. There are already far better implementations of the additional visualization methods proposed here, and I have no interest in creating a sub-par version of something that already exists.

I would much rather see developers of more advanced chess visualization programs incorporate the heatmap concept into their products than attempt an amateur job of integrating their ideas into my prototype.

Thank you again for the suggestion, and I appreciate your understanding!