Basic Directional Force Layout Diagram with Random values
This example shows a directional force-directed graph of hierarchical consumption data, with curved links and arrowheads indicating the direction of each relationship. Nodes represent categories like government, military, and media, with circle size proportional to each node’s value. The visualization uses d3.layout.force to simulate the layout, dragging, and tick events, while SVG paths render curved edges via a marker-end arrow definition. Data comes from a JSON file containing nodes and links, and node labels are displayed alongside circles. The code adapts earlier Bostock examples, combining force simulation with custom path curves and interactive node dragging.
AI-generated descriptionThis is an adaption of two of Mike Bostock's force layout examples (Mobile Patent Suits and Force-Directed Graph with Mouseover).
This particular graph is intended as a 'basic' example of a directional force layout graph (hence the arrows) and I intend to add additional examples with variations.
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