The :mod:`matplotlib.pyplot` module contains functions that allow you to generate

many kinds of plots quickly. For examples that showcase the use

of the :mod:`matplotlib.pyplot` module, see the

:ref:`sphx_glr_tutorials_01_introductory_pyplot.py`

or the :ref:`pyplots_examples`.

The Object-Oriented API

Most of these functions also exist as methods in the

:class:`matplotlib.axes.Axes` class. You can use them with the

so-called "Object Oriented" approach to Matplotlib.

While it is easy to quickly generate plots with the

:mod:`matplotlib.pyplot` module,

we recommend using the object-oriented approach for more control

and customization of your plots. For some examples of the OO approach

to Matplotlib, see the :ref:`api_examples` examples.

The Pyplot API