Server-Side Chart Generation with Matplotlib: Agg Backend and Figure Lifecycle
Use Agg before importing pyplot, close figures explicitly, and declare fonts to generate charts reliably in headless containers and long-running services.
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Use Agg before importing pyplot, close figures explicitly, and declare fonts to generate charts reliably in headless containers and long-running services.
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