The document discusses the features and tools of PivotViewer, showcasing its ability to present data visually through images and sorting facets. It highlights the use of free tools like DeepZoom and provides resources for further learning on utilizing PivotViewer effectively. The author emphasizes the importance of visual and numerical data in making information engaging and informative.

1. PIVOT VIEWER
Make data dance
by Peter Newhook

2. I don’t just write code

3. A picture’s worth 1000 words.

4. Images by @jonezy, @jonezy, @jonlim, @heatherpayne,

6. In action
http://netflixpivot.cloudapp.net/

7. Anatomy of a PivotViewer App
Title and image
Facets
Sorting
Detail pane
Images

8. Yes, it’s Silverlight
But that’s okay!
Back-end independent
Everything I’m demoing can be done
with free tools

9. DeepZoom
Amazing TED Talk by Blaise Aguera y
Arcas
 http://www.ted.com/talks/blaise_aguera_y_arcas_demos_photosynth.html
Make High Resolution Images Zoomable
Even an Option if You Hate Silverlight
 Deep Zoom Ajax
 http://blogs.msdn.com/b/lutzg/archive/2008/11/23/seadragon-ajax-and-deep-
zoom.aspx

10. Tools
pauthor
Excel Collection Tools
SQL Server Reporting Services
Collection Builder

11. DevTO Pivot Demo

12. Warning! XML Ahead

13. Pivot Like a Pro
Relationships
Just In Time Collections
Silverlight 5

14. Further Reading
http://www.silverlight.net/learn/data-
networking/pivot-viewer
http://tonychampion.net/blog/index.php/s
eries/pivotviewer-basics/

15. What Have We Learned?
Pictures Are Fun
Numbers are Important
Use ‘em Both
Use PivotViewer
Go Wild

16. holla at ya boi
peter.newhook@gmail.com
https://google.com/profiles/peter.newhook
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