This document provides an introduction and overview of D3 (D3.js), an open-source JavaScript library for visualizing data using web standards like SVG, HTML and CSS. It discusses how to install D3, introduces common chart types like trees, networks and maps, and provides a 4-step tutorial for creating a basic bar chart from TSV data to get started with visualizing data in D3. The document recommends additional learning resources for diving deeper into D3.