What’s New in R: November 11, 2024
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring a tutorial on using Word templates with R, a video on creating reproducible examples, and a guide to code review best practices. Let’s dive in!
Using Word templates with R
If you’ve ever struggled with creating professional reports in R that match your organization’s branding, this tutorial is for you. Albert Rapp provides a comprehensive guide on using Word templates with R, leveraging the power of the officer package. Learn how to create custom templates, populate them with R-generated content, and produce polished documents that seamlessly blend R’s analytical capabilities with Word’s formatting options.
How to use the {reprex} R package to produce a reproducible example
In this video from the UK’s NHS-R Community, Seb Fox demonstrates how to use the {reprex} R package to create reproducible examples, which are essential for troubleshooting coding issues effectively. The video emphasizes the importance of providing clear and concise examples when seeking help from others, particularly in programming communities. By using {reprex}, users can streamline the process of sharing their code and errors, making it easier for others to assist them.
Code review for statisticians, data scientists & modellers
Code reviews are an essential part of collaborative data science projects, but they can be challenging to implement effectively. In this guide, Jack Kennedy shares valuable insights on code review best practices specifically tailored for R users. Learn how to give and receive constructive feedback, improve code quality, and foster a positive code review culture within your team or open-source community.
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