Since version 2018.1, when you use the Line Marks type, a click on the Path button has opened a menu where you can select the Line Type: Linear, Step, or Jump. The following screenshot shows an example of a step line:
Although it's not the most spectacular new feature, it's nevertheless a great addition, simplifying a complicated procedure to build the same visualization.
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