Data Visualization Playbook

Nicely thought out approach.  Agree that data visualization is essential, and after obtaining the data should be the first thing that is done, to start understanding the data and its form.   The data has a story to tell.  In the process of just such  a effort. " ... The Data Visualization Playbook: Telling the Data Story  .... Learn data representation strategies, techniques, and nuances in a series geared for data scientists and analysts ... "  by Jennifer Shin