Data Visualization Dashboards - Part 3

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Node-Red

Node-RED is an open-source flow-based programming tool designed for wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online services. It provides a visual programming interface that allows users to create and deploy applications by connecting pre-built nodes, which represent individual tasks or functions, using a drag-and-drop approach.

Node-Red

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• Ensure that you have Node.js installed on your system.
• Open a command prompt or terminal.
• Execute the command npm install -g --unsafe-perm node-red to install Node-RED globally.
• Wait for the installation to complete. It may take a few minutes.
• Once installed, run the command node-red to start the Node-RED server.
• Access Node-RED by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:1880.
• You should see the Node-RED visual interface in your browser, indicating a successful installation.

How to install node-red

Most relevant features

Free / Open-source

Appealing dashboards

Active community and integration ecosystem

Can run locally or on cloud

IoT Integrations

Simple programming

+100

different nodes

+4k

3rd party Integrations

Nodes developed by 3rd party developers that add different UI widgets, integrations with proprietary IoT devices or communication protocols

Nodes that come with the default installation of node-red

Node-Red introduction

Conclusions

‘Node-Red : Empowering you to wire the world with creativity’

monitor performance, and foster collaboration, ultimately driving success and informed action in various domains.

Dashboards serve as powerful tools for data-driven decision-making, enabling users to gain valuable insights,