Description: The ‘gcf’ function in Matplotlib, which stands for ‘get current figure’, is a fundamental tool for manipulating and managing figures in graphical visualizations. This function allows users to retrieve the instance of the figure that is currently active in the workspace. This is particularly useful when creating multiple plots or when one wants to modify an existing figure without needing to keep an explicit reference to it. By using ‘gcf’, users can access properties of the figure, such as its size, title, and axes, facilitating the customization and adjustment of visualizations. The function is part of the pyplot module of Matplotlib, which provides a MATLAB-like interface for creating plots. ‘gcf’ becomes an essential tool in the visualization workflow, allowing developers and data scientists to manage their plots efficiently and effectively, ensuring that modifications are applied to the correct figure in situations where multiple figures are handled simultaneously.
