Matplotlib Line and Scatter Plot Generator

This function uses Matplotlib to plot a line graph and optionally adds scatter points to the plot.

Technology Stack : Matplotlib, NumPy

Code Type : Graphics drawing

Code Difficulty : Intermediate

                
                    
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np

def plot_line_with_scatter(x, y, scatter_points=None):
    """
    This function plots a line graph and optionally adds scatter points to the plot.
    
    Args:
        x (array-like): The x values for the line.
        y (array-like): The y values for the line.
        scatter_points (tuple, optional): A tuple of arrays for x and y coordinates of scatter points.
    """
    # Create a line plot
    plt.plot(x, y, label='Line')
    
    # If scatter points are provided, add them to the plot
    if scatter_points:
        plt.scatter(*scatter_points, color='red', label='Scatter Points')
    
    # Adding labels and title
    plt.xlabel('X-axis')
    plt.ylabel('Y-axis')
    plt.title('Line with Scatter Plot')
    
    # Show legend
    plt.legend()
    
    # Display the plot
    plt.show()

# Example usage
x_values = np.linspace(0, 10, 100)
y_values = np.sin(x_values)
scatter_x = [1, 4, 7]
scatter_y = [0.5, -0.5, -0.8]

plot_line_with_scatter(x_values, y_values, (scatter_x, scatter_y))