Exploring implementation using Matplotlib as backend

I am interested in exploring the development of a non-interactive version using Matplotlib as the backend, towards a non-interactive version which would implement as much of the API as possible in a non-interactive format. However, I have never done anything similar. Is there any suggestions as to some workflow or just simple guidelines I should follow?

Start by reviewing the project's existing API and backend structure to determine what a non-interactive Matplotlib implementation would need to cover. Define the supported API surface and completion criteria before assessing whether this exploration should proceed.

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