observablehq / observablehq/plot

“Bar with label” convenience compound mark

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Description

We should make this sort of thing easier:

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry point; begin by reviewing the existing mark API and how bar and label marks are composed. Use the attached example to define the intended convenience compound mark, then add coverage for its behavior and confirm the example renders as expected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
d3
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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