RAPIDCharts: a framework for charting dynamic data using XML

Visualization of the raw data into meaningful information is necessary for the proper understanding of the concepts at hand. Many real life scenarios require visualization of data as a statistical chart. Creation of such charts with dynamic data brings in challenges like impact at different levels in the code, redundancy of the code and restarts of servers every time a new build is released. In this paper, we have studied the issues with the conventional way of development and proposed a framework for charts by giving specifications in a separate eXtensible Markup Language (XML) file called Single File Specification System (SFS) and automating the process of creation of the charts and tables. We present RAPIDCharts, a framework that will reduce the impact of change or addition of new charts, redundancy of code and server restarts using an external file where the specifications are mentioned.