Hadley Wickham
Chief scientist at Posit, formerly RStudio, who created an ecosystem of R packages including the Tidyverse.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 28min
779: The Tidyverse of Essential R Libraries and their Python Analogues, with Dr. 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
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Dec 16, 2024 • 0sec
Focus and feedback in the tidyverse
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!
Jun 30, 2025 • 28min
Spreadsheets, bikes, and the accidental empire of R packages — with Hadley Wickham
Hadley Wickham, Chief Scientist at Posit and creator of the Tidyverse, shares his journey from a spreadsheet-loving teen to a major figure in data science. He reflects on how messy Excel sheets led to the tidy data revolution and discusses the challenges of developing R packages. The conversation touches on maintaining focus amidst burnout, his fascination with integrating LLMs into data workflows, and how writing books helps tidy ideas. Fun anecdotes, including a custom bike inspired by his Shiny textbook, add a personal touch to his insights.
