A step by step tutorial on how to create a simple Gantt Chart using matplotlib in python

Introduction: What is Gantt Chart

A Gantt chart, the most common method used in project management to visualize project schedule and status.

A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart showing activities (tasks or events) displayed against time.

The chart is named after its inventor, Henry Gantt, who designed such a chart around the early twentieth century.

In this article I will explain how to create a Gantt chart in python using matplotlib library.

Import Libraries

First step in programing a Gantt Chart is importing the required libraries:

1. Pandas : Reading data and data analytics

2. Matplotlib : Data visualization

3. Datetime : Date manipulation

import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import datetime as dt

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