observablehq / observablehq/plot

Facet with varying scales?

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Description

Currently faceting repeats scales. What if you want a scale that varies by facet, as in a SPLOM?

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Research direction

The issue asks whether scales can vary by facet, using a SPLOM as an example, but names no files, tests, or entry points. First identify the faceting and scale implementation, then define the expected per-facet behavior and tests before deciding what would count as done.

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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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