Versinus: a visualization method for graphs in evolution

TL;DR

Versinus is a new visualization technique for dynamic, scale-free networks that uses a simple, fixed layout to effectively illustrate network evolution and community structures.

Contribution

The paper introduces the Versinus visualization method, providing a simple, fixed layout approach for dynamic graphs, with practical tools and concise methodology description.

Findings

Effective visualization of network dynamics

Useful for understanding community evolution

Accessible online resources for implementation

Abstract

This article presents a novel visualization approach for dynamic graphs, the versinus method, specially useful for real world networks exhibiting free-scale properties. With a simple and fixed layout, and a small set of visual markups, the method has been useful for understanding network dynamics. Local community often suggests that it be reported, which motivated this article. Online resources deliver videos and computer scripts for rendering new animations. This article has a concise description of the method.