#The datajournalists' toolbox

A curated set of tools for datajournalists, with examples and gists.

##Complete list

####Javascript charting libraries

• DC.js, multi-dimensional library used for powerful d3-driven dashboards
• Chart.js

###Javascript mapping libratries

• Datamaps, customizable SVG map visualisations for the web in a single Javascript file using D3.js

####Online tools

• Datawrapper, upload/paste your data, visualise it, embed it
• Using an API isn't that difficult - Tutorial written for Journocoders meetup, using BBC News Labs Juicer

####Softwares

• Open Refine, to clean and explore your data, however messy it is.

##Contributing

Do you have a tool you use and that you would like to see presented here?

• Fork the repo
• Make your modifications
• Create a pull request
• ???
• Profit!

Folder structure for contributions

    +--Tool's name
    +--About the tool
    +--Screenshot?
    +--Use case
    +--Examples online
    +--Gist (and screenshot)
    +--Link to the docs
    +--A step further