Network graph where nodes are positioned by simulated physical forces, showing relationships. Nodes repel each other while links pull connected nodes together, naturally revealing clusters and network structure.
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Best for
- Visualizing networks and relationships between entities
- Discovering clusters and communities in connected data
- Showing complex many-to-many relationships
Avoid when
- The network is too dense — the graph becomes a hairball
- You need precise positioning or spatial meaning
- The dataset has more than a few hundred nodes