making sure the project effectively responds and checks off the following design parameters, creating the critical path.

Data and Delivery

• Data components used in the project are clearly documented.
• The dataset contains at least 100 unique records.
• A database is used to house the data (SQL, MongoDB, SQLite, etc.).
• The project is powered by a Python Flask API and includes HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and the chosen database.
  • python flask api
  • html/css
  • javascript
  • database connection

Back End

• The page created to showcase data visualizations runs without error.
• A JavaScript library not shown in class is used in the project.
• The project conforms to one of the following designs:
  • A Leaflet or Plotly chart built from data gathered through web scraping.
  • A dashboard page with multiple charts that all reference the same data.

Visualizations

• A minimum of three unique views present the data.
• Multiple user-driven interactions (such as dropdowns, filters, or a zoom feature) are included on the final page.
• The final page displays visualizations in a clear, digestible manner.
• The data story is easy to interpret for users of all levels.

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