Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Ruby gem rails_charts integrates Apache eCharts for diverse charting in Rails apps.
Rails Charts is a Ruby gem that integrates Apache eCharts into Ruby on Rails applications, enabling developers to create a wide variety of customizable charts with minimal code.
Why it matters: Simplifies adding rich, interactive charts in Rails apps, supporting many chart types and customizations easily.
The big picture: Builds on and extends the Chartkick gem by offering more chart types and options using Apache eCharts.
Quick takeaway: One line of code can generate charts like line, bar, pie, radar, candlestick, and more with built-in themes and customization.
Commenters say: Users appreciate the broad chart support and ease of use, while suggesting improvements in documentation, examples, and Turbo Streams integration.