Introduction
In the previous module on scales, we learned how to position SVG shapes precisely, adding meaning to the growing graph we're constructing.
Now, it's time to provide context to these shape positions. For most chart types, this is achieved using axes.
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3 minutes readThis module explains how to build axes like the one you can see at the bottom and on the left of this chart area.
Key Terminology
To work effectively with axes in data visualization, it's important to understand the key terms highlighted on the figure below.

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