Rendering Graphs Your Way: The Case for Going Custom

Session Track: Knowledge Graphs

Session Time: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm November 6

Session description

Graph visualisation matters. It is the vital link between connected data and human insight. Relying on third-party libraries is initially convenient but may limit your flexibility, both in terms of critical features for a great user experience as well as your business model. This session covers how we engineered a fully custom graph visualisation from scratch. From key architectural patterns to rendering with WebGL, spatial indexing for interactivity, animations, and GPU-accelerated layouts, you’ll gain insight into the key components and how they fit together. By the end, you’ll understand what challenges to expect, how to approach key design decisions, and whether building in-house is right for your product.