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ggInterval vs onemap

A side-by-side editorial comparison of ggInterval and onemap — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

ggInterval vs onemap: at a glance

FeatureggIntervalonemap
SectorInfra & APIsInfra & APIs
Velocity score0.00.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themessymbolic-data-analysis, interval-data, ggplot2, data-visualizationgenetic-mapping, linkage-analysis, genotyping-by-sequencing, mappoly
Last editorial update6h ago59m ago
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What is ggInterval?

Interval-valued data plotting, spending 2026 making its function names and examples survive CRAN.

ggInterval visualizes symbolic interval-valued data — observations recorded as ranges rather than points — with a family of plot functions in the ggplot2 idiom. The plot catalogue grew most recently with interval correlation heatmaps and interval line plots compatible with time-series input. The three releases before that were corrections: seven plot functions renamed for consistency, examples switched from dontrun to donttest at CRAN's request, and a vignette rewritten to demonstrate every function in one place.

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What is onemap?

A genetic-mapping mainstay that now points new users toward MAPpoly at load time

OneMap constructs genetic linkage maps for experimental crosses, and its 3.x line turned it into a hub in a wider mapping toolchain: export functions for VIEWpoly and QTLpoly, summary and interactive ordering functions adapted from MAPpoly, and retention of reference and alternative allele information from imported VCFs. The most recent release, 3.2.0 in January 2025, adds an announcement about MAPpoly to the README and the package load message, fixes a subscript-out-of-bounds warning in rf_2pts and refreshes vignettes and tests.

Read the full onemap trajectory →

ggInterval vs onemap: editorial side-by-side

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ggInterval
INFRA · APIS
0.0

Interval-valued data plotting, spending 2026 making its function names and examples survive CRAN.

◆ Current state

ggInterval visualizes symbolic interval-valued data — observations recorded as ranges rather than points — with a family of plot functions in the ggplot2 idiom. The plot catalogue grew most recently with interval correlation heatmaps and interval line plots compatible with time-series input. The three releases before that were corrections: seven plot functions renamed for consistency, examples switched from dontrun to donttest at CRAN's request, and a vignette rewritten to demonstrate every function in one place.

◆ Where it's heading

The package is consolidating an interface that had drifted. Renaming seven functions in a single release is the clearest signal — the naming was inconsistent enough to be worth breaking, and the vignette rewrite that followed suggests discoverability was the underlying complaint. Underneath that, the additions are steady and narrow: each release brings interval-aware versions of plot types that already exist for point data, which is the whole premise of the package.

◆ Prediction

The pattern of porting one more standard plot type into interval-aware form each release is the most likely continuation; the tsplot compatibility in the latest version hints that time-series interval data is the direction attracting attention.

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onemap
INFRA · APIS
0.0

A genetic-mapping mainstay that now points new users toward MAPpoly at load time

◆ Current state

OneMap constructs genetic linkage maps for experimental crosses, and its 3.x line turned it into a hub in a wider mapping toolchain: export functions for VIEWpoly and QTLpoly, summary and interactive ordering functions adapted from MAPpoly, and retention of reference and alternative allele information from imported VCFs. The most recent release, 3.2.0 in January 2025, adds an announcement about MAPpoly to the README and the package load message, fixes a subscript-out-of-bounds warning in rf_2pts and refreshes vignettes and tests.

◆ Where it's heading

Versions 3.0.0 and 3.1.0 were driven by a benchmarking preprint on genotyping-by-sequencing best practice, and their content follows directly: marker filtering from two-point estimates, memory reduction after filtering, and optimisation of find_bins and map_avoid_unlinked. What has happened since is signposting rather than capability — a package that spent two releases integrating with MAPpoly now tells users about it every time it loads. The pre-3.0 tags are backfilled, with versions 2.3 through 2.7 sharing a single August 2021 timestamp, so their order carries no information.

◆ Prediction

The load-message announcement suggests attention is flowing toward the MAPpoly side of the toolchain; expect maintenance and compatibility releases here rather than new mapping algorithms.

Alternatives to ggInterval and onemap

Other Infra & APIs products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either ggInterval or onemap.

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Recent activity from ggInterval and onemap

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 3mo agoggIntervalInterval correlation heatmaps and time-series-compatible line plots
  2. 6mo agoggIntervalExamples switched to donttest per CRAN review
  3. 6mo agoggIntervalVignette rewritten to cover every plot function
  4. 6mo agoggIntervalSeven plot functions renamed for consistency
  5. 1y agoonemapMAPpoly announcement added to README and load message
  6. 3y agoonemapExports to VIEWpoly and QTLpoly; marker ordering and map summaries
  7. 3y agoonemapTwo-point marker filtering and memory reduction
  8. 4y agoonemapPSOCK and FORK parallelization choice; vcfR as an import
  9. 5y agoonemaphmm=FALSE option for ordering algorithms
  10. 5y agoonemapMDSMap dependency removed

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ggInterval and onemap?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. ggInterval and onemap are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 0.0 vs 0.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.

Is ggInterval better than onemap?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. ggInterval and onemap are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 0.0 vs 0.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Infra & APIs products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to ggInterval?

Top ggInterval alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "ggInterval alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/gginterval for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to onemap?

Top onemap alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "onemap alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/onemap for the full list with editorial commentary on each.