Heatmaps use color intensity to represent values in a matrix format, making it easy to spot patterns, correlations, and anomalies in two-dimensional data. They are widely used for website click tracking, correlation matrices, schedule utilization, and geographic data. viz42 generates heatmap visualizations from data descriptions, mapping values to a clear color gradient.
Mermaid does not have a native heatmap chart type. viz42 generates a visual approximation using styled grids, and the exported SVG can be color-coded for true heatmap presentation.
Heatmaps work best with data that has two categorical dimensions (rows and columns) and a numeric intensity value. Examples: time x location, feature x user segment.
After generation, you can modify the color scheme in the exported SVG or on the canvas to match your brand or data visualization standards.