Evidence

How to Use:

• Download the Evidence VSCode Extension from the Visual Studio Code marketplace.
• Open Visual Studio Code and access the Command Palette (shortcut: F1).
• Enter "Evidence: New Evidence Project" in the Command Palette to initiate a new Evidence project.
• Click the "Start Evidence" button in the bottom status bar to begin working with Evidence.

• Utilize Evidence Cloud, the convenient hosting solution, to securely host your project for free.
• Alternatively, opt for self-hosted options such as Netlify, Vercel, or other static site hosting platforms for greater control over your hosting environment.

• Engage with the vibrant Evidence community by joining the Slack channel.
• Participate in discussions, share your projects, or request features to contribute to the growth and improvement of Evidence.
• Follow Evidence on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and developments.

• If you're interested in contributing to Evidence, there are several avenues to get involved.
• Join the Slack channel to connect with other contributors and discuss potential contributions.
• Open an issue if you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for enhancements.
• Contribute a pull request to the Evidence repository to implement new features or improvements.

• Evidence offers a lightweight framework for building data apps using SQL and Markdown.
• Build polished data products with SQL queries and render charts and components using query results.
• Leverage templated pages to generate multiple pages from a single Markdown template, incorporating loops and conditional statements for dynamic content.
• Take advantage of Evidence's code-driven workflow and lightweight syntax to streamline development and customization.

• Provide a modern web application experience that users can access on any device.
• Ensure instant page loads by pre-building all queries and pages, eliminating delays commonly associated with traditional BI tools.
• Create context-rich reports with narrative, definitions, and caveats integrated inline with your reports.
• Utilize Evidence's data visualization components to produce publication-quality graphics and UI components, enhancing the visual appeal and usability of your data products.

• Manage your project with version control using Git, and collaborate with your team using GitHub or GitLab.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the deployment process.
• Evidence publishes your project as a static site, with all queries and pages pre-built, ensuring consistency and reliability with each deployment.
• Integrate Evidence seamlessly into your existing data stack, with support for various databases and tools such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and more.

• Evidence is trusted by leading organizations such as Quip, Ginkgo Bioworks, Zitcha, and Crexi.
• Join these organizations in creating better data products with Evidence and contribute to the advancement of data-driven decision-making.