R Weekly Highlights Issue 2024-W50 Highlights
Dec 11, 2024
The future of R-Universe is bright, with new recognition and funding enhancing the R package ecosystem. The Positron IDE offers innovative features that could revolutionize R programming, providing a streamlined interface and multi-language support. Exciting developments in AI integration are transforming data analysis, with unique applications like a chatbot tipping app. Personal projects like customizing Apple Music data showcase the creativity within the community. Plus, predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards take center stage, enticing movie buffs.
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R-Universe Funding
- R-Universe is now a top-level project under the R Consortium, receiving three years of funding.
- This strengthens the R package ecosystem by improving package discovery and evaluation.
Positron's Multilingual Support
- Positron IDE supports R, Python, and Julia, making it suitable for multilingual data science projects.
- Switching between languages is easy, unlike RStudio, which primarily focuses on R.
Try Positron
- Explore Positron IDE as a bridge between RStudio and VS Code.
- It combines familiar elements with developer-friendly features like an improved command palette and data viewer.