Gephi
Gephi is an open-source network analysis and visualization software used for exploring and manipulating complex graph data. It provides interactive tools for layout, filtering, and statistical analysis of networks, making it popular in fields like social network analysis, biology, and web analytics. The software supports various graph formats and allows users to create visual representations to uncover patterns and insights in relational data.
Developers should learn Gephi when working with graph-based data that requires visual exploration and analysis, such as social networks, recommendation systems, or cybersecurity threat detection. It is particularly useful for prototyping network visualizations, performing community detection, and analyzing centrality metrics before implementing custom solutions in code. Use cases include academic research, data journalism, and preliminary analysis in machine learning projects involving graph data.