11. Realtime Charts in LiveView

In this video we’re going to create real-time charts within a Phoenix LiveView application. Charts are an essential part of any web application that displays data, and integrating them should be as straightforward as possible. Our goal is to take ApexCharts—a modern library that helps developers create beautiful and interactive visualizations—and make it seamlessly work with Phoenix LiveView.

Thsi tutorial demystifies the process of adding real-time charts to your Phoenix LiveView application using ApexCharts. We provide a clear, step-by-step guide that helps you:

• Seamlessly Integrate ApexCharts: Learn how to include this modern charting library into your project without unnecessary dependencies.
• Create Reusable Chart Components: Build flexible components that can be easily customized and reused throughout your application.
• Enable Real-Time Updates: Implement LiveView hooks that allow your charts to update dynamically as data changes.
• Expand with Multiple Chart Types: Go beyond line charts—add bar charts, pie charts, and more to enrich your data visualization.
• Build a Dynamic Dashboard: Combine multiple charts into a single, interactive dashboard for a comprehensive data view.
• Connect to Real Data Sources: Integrate your charts with a database using Ecto to display real-world, live data.