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What is wrong with this code snippet for updating a plot with a slider?

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Matplotlib - Animations
What is wrong with this code snippet for updating a plot with a slider?
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from matplotlib.widgets import Slider

fig, ax = plt.subplots()
line, = ax.plot([0, 1, 2], [0, 1, 4])
slider_ax = plt.axes([0.25, 0.1, 0.65, 0.03])
slider = Slider(slider_ax, 'Scale', 0.1, 2.0, valinit=1)

def update(val):
    line.set_ydata([y * val for y in [0, 1, 4]])

slider.on_changed(update)
plt.show()
AMissing import for Slider
BSlider range is invalid
CSyntax error in update function
DThe plot does not update visually after slider changes
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Check update function behavior

    Update changes y-data but does not redraw or refresh the plot.
  2. Step 2: Identify missing redraw call

    Missing call to redraw canvas (e.g., fig.canvas.draw_idle()) causes no visual update.
  3. Final Answer:

    The plot does not update visually after slider changes -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Missing redraw causes no visual update = D [OK]
Quick Trick: Always redraw canvas after changing plot data [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Forgetting fig.canvas.draw_idle() after data update
  • Assuming set_ydata auto-refreshes plot
  • Ignoring slider range correctness

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