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Paul Teetor, Cooking with R

The Array Cast

CHAPTER

Exploring Array Languages in R

This chapter examines the intricacies of array languages, specifically focusing on R's unique functionalities like 'reduce' and 'scan' in comparison to other programming languages. It discusses the challenges and learning experiences associated with R's higher-order functions while also highlighting the relevance of data structures such as matrices, data frames, and lists in data analysis. The conversation further explores the evolution of understanding array languages and the community's perspectives on language attributes and their significance in programming.

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