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Tufte's Principles of Data Visualization

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Edward Tufte is a pioneer in data visualization. His principles emphasize "graphical integrity" and minimizing "chartjunk" (extraneous visual elements that don't represent data).

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How can Ops teams apply Tufte's principles to dashboards?

Increase the "data-ink ratio" by removing unnecessary borders, shadows, and 3D effects. Every pixel on a dashboard should serve to communicate the data, not just decorate it. Use sparklines for small, high-density historical trends.

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