diff --git a/doc/getting_started/core_concepts.md b/doc/getting_started/core_concepts.md index 720387a039..13a73196d4 100644 --- a/doc/getting_started/core_concepts.md +++ b/doc/getting_started/core_concepts.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Now, let's explain the core concepts of Panel. ## Development Flow -As you gear up to develop your Panel application, you'll encounter a couple of initial decisions to make regarding **API** and **environment**: +As you gear up to develop your Panel application, you'll encounter a couple of initial decisions to make regarding **approach** and **environment**: 1. **Programming Approach:** Will you opt for a Python *function-based* approach or a *class-based* approach? - The function-based approach is recommended for new and basic users. It utilizes `pn.bind`, as you've already experienced while [building a simple app](build_app.md). diff --git a/doc/index.md b/doc/index.md index 14865b993d..a823e0c310 100644 --- a/doc/index.md +++ b/doc/index.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ sd_hide_title: true # Overview -

The powerful data exploration & web app framework for Python

+

The Powerful Data Exploration & Web App Framework for Python

::::{grid} 2 4 4 4 @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ alt: Portfolio Optimizer App ```{image} https://assets.holoviz.org/panel/gallery/vtk_slicer.png --- -alt: VTK 3D Slicer App +alt: MRI Slicer App --- ``` ::: @@ -57,34 +57,40 @@ alt: VTK 3D Slicer App ```{image} https://assets.holoviz.org/panel/gallery/streaming_videostream.png --- -alt: scikit-image Videostream App +alt: Videostream App --- ``` ::: :::: -Panel is an [open-source](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/blob/main/LICENSE.txt) Python library that lets you **easily build powerful tools, dashboards and complex applications entirely in Python**. It has a batteries-included philosophy, putting the PyData ecosystem, powerful data tables and much more at your fingertips. High-level reactive APIs and lower-level callback based APIs ensure you can quickly build exploratory applications, but you aren't limited if you build complex, multi-page apps with rich interactivity. Panel is a member of the [HoloViz](https://holoviz.org/) ecosystem, your gateway into a connected ecosystem of data exploration tools. +Panel is an [open-source](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/blob/main/LICENSE.txt) Python library designed to streamline the **development of robust tools, dashboards, and complex applications entirely within Python**. With a comprehensive philosophy, Panel integrates seamlessly with the PyData ecosystem, offering powerful, interactive data tables, visualizations, and much more, to unlock, visualize, share, and collaborate on your data for efficient workflows. + +Its feature set includes high-level reactive APIs and lower-level callback-based APIs, enabling rapid development of exploratory applications and facilitating the creation of intricate, multi-page applications with extensive interactivity. + +Panel is a proud member of the [HoloViz](https://holoviz.org/) ecosystem, providing a gateway to a cohesive suite of data exploration tools. ```{notebook} panel ../examples/homepage.ipynb :disable_interactivity_warning: True ``` +
+ Panel makes it simple to: - Develop in your favorite **editor or notebook** environment - Combine the **PyData tools and plotting libraries** that you know and love -- **Iterate quickly** to develop data tools, dashboards and complex apps +- **Iterate quickly** to develop data tools, dashboards, and complex apps - **Collaborate** across skill levels and tool preferences - Add **advanced bi-directional communication** to your data apps - Create interactive **big data** applications with **crossfiltering** -- Create **high performing**, **streaming** data applications +- Create **high-performing**, **streaming** data applications - Create data apps that **can run entirely in the browser** -- Create **polished, performant, secure and production-ready web applications** +- Create **polished, performant, secure, and production-ready web applications** --- -Enjoying Panel? Show your support with a [Github star](https://github.com/holoviz/panel) — it’s a simple click that means the world to us and helps others discover it too! ⭐️ +Enjoying Panel? Show your support with a [GitHub star](https://github.com/holoviz/panel) — it’s a simple click that means the world to us and helps others discover it too! ⭐️ ## Learn Panel @@ -102,7 +108,7 @@ The getting started guide will get you set up with Panel and provide a basic ove :link: tutorials/index :link-type: doc -Through guided steps and activities the tutorials will help you acquire the skills and knowledge to use Panel. +Through guided steps and activities, the tutorials will help you acquire the skills and knowledge to use Panel. ::: :::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`telescope;2.5em;sd-mr-1` Explanation @@ -130,19 +136,19 @@ The Component Gallery showcases Panel's components and their essential reference :link: how_to/index :link-type: doc -How-to guides provide step by step recipes for solving essential problems and tasks that arise during your work. +How-to guides provide step-by-step recipes for solving essential problems and tasks that arise during your work. ::: :::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`book;2.5em;sd-mr-1` API Reference :link: api/index :link-type: doc -The Panel API Reference Manual furnishes an extensive guide covering Panels methods and parameters. +The Panel API Reference Manual provides an extensive guide covering Panel's methods and parameters. ::: :::: -For usage questions or technical assistance, please head over to [Discourse](https://discourse.holoviz.org/) or our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/muhupDZM). If you have any [issues](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/issues), [feature requests](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/issues) or wish to [contribute](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.MD), you can visit our [GitHub site](https://github.com/holoviz/panel). +For usage questions or technical assistance, please head over to [Discourse](https://discourse.holoviz.org/) or our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/muhupDZM). If you have any [issues](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/issues), [feature requests](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/issues), or wish to [contribute](https://github.com/holoviz/panel/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.MD), you can visit our [GitHub site](https://github.com/holoviz/panel). ## Sponsors