What's New in R
A weekly roundup of new resources in the world of R.
What’s New in R: February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring a tutorial on adding directional markers to {leaflet} maps, a deep dive into visualizing microclimate data in Los Angeles, and a tip for enhancing Claude Code’s knowledge of your installed R packages. Let’s dive in!Directional markers in R/leaflet Neil Saunders demonstrates how to add directional markers to {leaflet} maps, specifically showing which direction a photographer was facing when taking geotagged photos....
What’s New in R: February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring a creative approach to chart styling using ImageMagick, a tutorial on recreating Datawrapper visualizations with {ggplot2}, and a package for creating on-brand Word and PowerPoint documents. Let’s dive in!Creating Embroidered Charts with R and ImageMagick Aman Bhargava demonstrates how to create charts that look like they’ve been embroidered onto cloth by combining {ggplot2} with ImageMagick filters. Using the...
What’s New in R: January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring a geospatial analysis of Barcelona’s nightlife scene, a demonstration of AI-assisted data exploration in Positron, and a comprehensive guide to data visualization best practices. Let’s dive in!Nightlife of Barcelona Neighborhoods Jose M Sallan conducts a neighborhood-level analysis of Barcelona’s nightlife using geospatial data and the {sf} package. The post demonstrates how to work with spatial data, including...
What’s New in R: January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring an AI-assisted dashboard development workflow, a tutorial on burst reporting with Quarto and Typst, and a guide to creating custom GPS route maps. Let’s dive in!Building a Clinical Dashboard Prototype in 2 Days: An AI-Assisted Development Workflow Dario Radečić from Appsilon demonstrates how AI tools can dramatically accelerate dashboard prototyping, turning what typically takes 4-6 weeks into a 48-hour sprint....
What’s New in R: January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! Amazingly, this is the 100th issue of What’s New in R. Thanks for reading! This week, we’re featuring a data visualization on domestic terrorism trends, an introduction to Positron’s AI-powered Databot tool, and a package for analyzing qualitative text data. Let’s dive in!Understanding the Rise in Domestic Terrorism: Context Matters Stephen Ponce has created a compelling data visualization examining domestic terrorism trends in the United...
What’s New in R: January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring a deep dive into AI privacy when using LLMs, a comprehensive demo of AI features in Positron, and a guide to configuring your editor for Quarto development. Let’s dive in!Privacy and AI Assistants Data privacy is a top concern for many when adopting AI tools, especially when working with sensitive information. In this post, Simon Couch and Sara Altman from Posit address these concerns head-on, explaining how tools...
What’s New in R: December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring a comparison of mapping packages in R, an article on what makes R great for data science, and a talk on using LLMs to brand your data products. Let’s dive in!tmap vs. ggplot2 for mapping David O’Sullivan compares {tmap} and {ggplot2} for creating maps in R, examining four key areas: choropleth maps, raster data, web maps, and map elements like north arrows and scale bars. While this post is from 2024 (but new to...
What’s New in R: December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring the complete collection of posit::conf(2025) talks, a keynote from posit::conf on trustworthy data visualization, and a tutorial on creating interactive {ggplot2} visualizations. Let’s dive in!posit::conf(2025) Talks Posit has released over 100 talks from posit::conf(2025), covering everything from R and Python development to AI integration, data visualization, and production workflows. With topics ranging from...
What’s New in R: December 1, 2025
December 1, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s New in R! This week, we’re featuring a fun Halloween-themed {ggplot2} tutorial (yes, I’m a bit late on this), a package for creating Gantt charts, and a fascinating talk on automating election night reporting with R and Quarto. Let’s dive in!Neon Ghosts with ggplot2 Athanasia Monika Mowinckel creates a delightful Halloween-themed tutorial on making glowing, wiggly neon ghosts using {ggplot2}. While the subject matter is playful, the post teaches...
