Key concepts and the building blocks of Bokeh

While going through this book, you will come across some terms that are fundamental to understanding the Bokeh package. This section will take you through them.

The following are some key definitions related to Bokeh:

• Application: The Bokeh application is a rendered Bokeh document that runs in the browser
• Glyphs: Glyphs are the building blocks of Bokeh, and they are the lines, circles, rectangles, and other shapes that you see on a Bokeh plot
• Server: The Bokeh server is used to share and publish interactive plots and apps to an audience of your choice
• Widgets: Widgets in Bokeh are the sliders, drop-down menus, and other small tools that you can embed into your plot to add some interactivity