What does the <canvas> allow a developer to achieve?
The <canvas> element allows a developer to draw 2D graphics on a web page using JavaScript.
What is the importance of the closing </canvas> tag?
The content between the opening and closing tags is what will be displayed should the browser or device not support the <canvas> element. Without the closing tag, the user would not see this fallback content.
Explain what the getContext() method does.
The getContext() method sets the rendering context for the canvas.
What is Chart.js and how it can be brought into your project?
Chart.js is a JavaScript library which can be used to simplify the process of adding charts and data visualization to a web page. It can be brought to your project by linking the Chart.js script to an HTML file like you would with any JS file. You can either download the entire Chart.js package or use a CDN to reference it on your page.
List 3 different Chart types you can create using Chart.js.
What are some advantages to displaying data via a chart over a table?
Charts do a better job at displaying large datasets visually compared to other methods like tables and lists.
How could Chart.js aid your previously created applications visually?
Chart.js can help me add charts to my applications which does a better job at visualizing and presenting data to users.