Getting Started with DataFlow: A Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to DataFlow!

DataFlow is designed to make data visualization intuitive and powerful. This guide will walk you through the initial steps to get you up and running.

Step 1: Sign Up and Log In

If you haven't already, create an account. You can sign up using Google or GitHub for a seamless experience.

Step 2: Connect Your First Data Source

Navigate to the "Data Sources" page from the sidebar. Here, you can:

• Upload a CSV, JSON, or Excel file.
• Link a Google Sheet (data parsing from sheets coming soon!).

Let's try uploading a CSV file. Click "Add New Data Source," select "File Upload," give it a name, choose the "General Purpose," and upload your file. DataFlow will attempt to parse it and show you the headers.

Step 3: Create Your First Chart

Go to the "Chart Editor":

1. Title & Description: Give your chart a meaningful title and description.
2. Chart Type: Select "Line Chart" for now.
3. Data Source: Choose the data source you just uploaded.
4. X-Axis & Y-Axis: Select the columns from your data source to plot. For example, if your CSV had 'Date' and 'Sales', pick 'Date' for X and 'Sales' for Y.
5. Customize: Explore options like showing the legend or gridlines.

Click "Create Chart" (or "Save Changes").

Step 4: Explore!

Your new chart will appear on your main "Dashboard" and in "My Charts."

• Try the Report Builder to combine multiple charts into a single view.
• Explore the Data Lab to compose dashboards from your existing charts.
• Check out the Report Builder to create dynamic reports with aggregations.

We're excited to see what insights you uncover with DataFlow!