It is important to remember that there are multiple methods of creating visualizations when working with Google tools. A developer may choose to select one method over another, depending on the complexity and features required by the visualization. It is also important to observe that Google is actively adding functionality to the API collections as well as the user interface applications. Regular visits to the API documentation and Code Playground will generally yield new methods of visualization creation. In summary, at the time of this publication, visualizations using Google tools can be created with:

Architecture and types of visualization options is the topic of the next chapter.