Visualizing distributions with pepperoni pizza and JavaScript
6 days ago
- #javascript
- #data-visualization
- #probability-distributions
- The article discusses visualizing different distributions (uniform and normal) using pepperoni placement on a pizza as an analogy.
- It provides JavaScript code snippets for generating uniform and normal distributions to simulate pepperoni placement.
- The uniform distribution ensures each pepperoni has an equal chance of landing anywhere on the pizza.
- The normal distribution clusters pepperoni around a central point, resembling a bell curve.
- The author introduces a clustered normal distribution to mimic real-world chaotic pizza topping distributions.
- Potential applications include simulating hot honey or sauce distribution for an ideal heat gradient on pizza.
- The article concludes with playful suggestions for experimenting with other distributions and promoting the Recurse Center.