[Seamless] Visualize geo data without leaving Discover

[ryankeairns]

Relates to #124751

Summary

As an analyst, I would like the ability to quickly visualize data without leaving my document exploration context.

Problem

Two common exploration use cases in Discover are 1) verifying/learning about my data and 2) digging into issues and looking for patterns. Discover is a document-oriented, text-heavy experience by nature. That said, while exploring, information and clues can become more visible when visualized.

Solution

This is likely but one of many thoughts on how to approach this topic, but in the spirit of a providing a more seamless experience (and promoting Maps) we should consider adding a basic visualization preview to Discover so that users do not have to either leave/lose their Discover context or manage multiple browser tabs.

Considerations

• We don't want to recreate Maps in a flyout; let's explore when to make the crossover
• In the spirit of keeping things simple, we might consider limiting the preview to a single field and minimal configuration options. Beyond that, the user can jump to Maps
• On the topic of jumping over, how much can/should we accommodate the return portion of this flow? (from Maps back to Discover)
• How does this work with data views and Unified Search? Can we pass that context + filters over to Maps (and back)?
• To the previous point, must they be prompted to save the data view before exiting? Do temporary index patterns play a role in this?

Early concept

[elasticmachine]

Pinging @elastic/kibana-presentation (Team:Presentation)

[nreese]

In order to provide better transparency of priorities, issues that will not be prioritized within the next 24 months are being closed.

Tracking request in Maps ice box #154870