Hadley Wickham

Dr. Hadley Wickham discusses Tidyverse essentials for data scientists, Posit's goals, bringing programming languages together, principles for tech longevity, ggplot2 development, contributing to open-source projects

Hadley Wickham, Chief Scientist at Posit and a leading force behind the tidyverse, shares his journey from humble beginnings to shaping a vibrant data science community. He discusses the delicate balance of providing help while respecting autonomy, and the crucial role of communication in academia. Wickham highlights the importance of feedback in fostering creativity, and he reflects on managing multiple projects while savoring creativity through holiday baking. Join this inspiring exploration of innovation and community support!

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