While d3 supports xml and json, csv might be easier for most to wrap their head around
Basically, I see two approaches, both of which need to be supported with a common set of blocks.
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Spreadsheet in the blockd3 environment
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[SOURCE] @ a table called [new table](LOCAL_TABLE) |
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handsontable is probably a good way to go: while it doesn't have the kilarow chops of SlickGrid, it should be good for most purposes: the emulation of the desktop experience is good enough to get most people on-board quick.
Link to spreadsheet elsewhere
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[SOURCE] @ a google spreadsheet at https://...ccc?key= [ABCD1234](API_KEY) |
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Tabletop.js should allow for some seriously sick interaction with google spreadsheets.
While d3 supports xml and json, csv might be easier for most to wrap their head around
Basically, I see two approaches, both of which need to be supported with a common set of blocks.
Spreadsheet in the blockd3 environment
handsontable is probably a good way to go: while it doesn't have the kilarow chops of SlickGrid, it should be good for most purposes: the emulation of the desktop experience is good enough to get most people on-board quick.
Link to spreadsheet elsewhere
Tabletop.js should allow for some seriously sick interaction with google spreadsheets.