Plotly Newsletter, September 2024

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5 min readSep 27, 2024

Welcome to our September newsletter! From a product launch event to new community app-building challenges, this month was filled with exciting programs.

In this newsletter:

🍁 September Events

AWS Summit Toronto

The Plotly team had a fantastic time at AWS Summit Toronto! Domenic, Dave, Eliza, Monanshi, and Michael shared insights on how generative AI, cloud technology, and data analytics are reshaping industries and driving organizations to new heights.

They also demonstrated how Dash Enterprise empowers teams to build and deploy interactive, production-grade data apps that scale effortlessly within cloud environments like AWS. Thanks to everyone who popped by our booth!

If you missed us there, read our latest blog post for all the details.

Enhanced Enterprise Connectivity for Data Apps

In our latest webinar, we explored the exciting new features of Plotly Dash Enterprise, designed to enhance connectivity and customization for Python developers and data science teams.

Here’s a quick recap of what was covered:

  • Enterprise Connectors: Seamless integration with Databricks, Snowflake, AWS S3, AWS Redshift, and Google BigQuery for smooth and secure data access.
  • Map Customization: Utilize built-in MapLibre styles or external styles from CARTO, ArcGIS, and more to tailor your maps.
  • Enhanced Controls: Manage callbacks and data with a single-click button in App Studio.
  • Limitless Data Exploration: Leverage DuckDB-enabled tables for advanced data analysis in App Studio.
  • User Experience Improvements: Discover new AI assistance features and other enhancements!

If you missed it, watch the full recording to learn how these new updates can benefit your data applications.

😎 Upcoming Events

AI Realized 2024

The Plotly team will be in San Francisco for AI Realized, an exclusive one-day in-person event. Join us to gain strategic insights and network with peers tackling similar AI deployment challenges. We’re excited to hear from leaders of Fortune 2000 companies as they share real-world results and lessons learned from deploying AI in enterprise environments.

Collide 2024

We’re excited to be back at Data Science Connect’s COLLIDE Data & AI Conference this year! The Plotly team is looking forward to exploring the intersection of data and industry. This year’s theme, “Fast Forward,” focuses on balancing rapid innovation with responsible AI progress. Leaders from Fortune 500 companies will share insights on advancing technology while maintaining ethical and organizational goals.

If you want to meet with us and learn more about Dash Enterprise, fill out our form to book a meeting.

ODSC West 2024

We can’t wait to be in California for ODSC West. This year’s theme will focus on machine learning and generative AI. Plotly is hosting two presentations: a workshop by Mingo Sanchez, Plotly Senior Sales Engineer, and a talk by a special guest. Keep your eyes out for more details!

🤝 Community Spotlight

➡️ Autumn App Challenge — We invite the community to create a Dash app using the Michelin Star Restaurant Guide dataset from Jerry Ng on Kaggle, now enhanced with Plotly’s transition to MapLibre for faster performance and increased stability in map-type charts. Submit your app by Sunday, November 3, 2024 for a chance to win a cash prize!

➡️ Summer App Challenge Winners — Thank you to those who participated in the Summer App-Building Challenge! The Plotly team was impressed by the high quality of the submissions and feels honored to have such a dedicated community of Dash builders. Coming in first place is Mayara for her exceptional Amazon Analysis Dash app! Check out all the submitted apps and other winners.

➡️ Dash Club 16 — Our bi-monthly newsletter, curated by Adam Schroeder and Chris Parmer, Plotly’s Chief Product Officer, is focused on the community. When you subscribe, you’ll receive Dash cheat sheets, tips, and exclusive previews of upcoming features, along with the latest open-source updates. You can also find our articles on LinkedIn and Medium!

➡️ Figure Fridays — Each Friday, Plotly Community Manager, Adam Schroeder posts a new dataset and a sample figure, and challenges the community to build graphs and data apps. From improved figures to complete Dash apps, the creativity in the Plotly Community has been outstanding. Ready to get involved? Learn more about the initiative and start creating!

⚡ Product Updates

  • Plotly.js 2.35.2 (changelog) — Fixed require path to maplibre-gl.css (regression introduced in 2.35.1)
  • Dash Open Source Framework 2.14.2 (changelog) — Fixed Fix multioutput requiring the same number of no_update, error handler and grouped outputs, typing on Dash init., and enabled changing of selenium url
  • Dash AG Grid 2.4.0 (changelog) — Added function support for certain features and fixed some issues.

📚 Resources

Explore our newest articles for valuable insights on essential topics every data science team should understand:

💼 Join the Plotly team

Join the Plotly team and help shape the future of data science. Check out our open positions and advance your career with us!

Discover global job opportunities seeking Plotly and Dash skills within our Plotly Community. Check them out!

👋 Thanks for reading!

September brought incredible updates, and October promises even more exciting announcements. Get the latest Plotly news delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter!

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