Resources
This carefully curated collection of resources will help you find packages and learning resources to help you on your R journey.
{arcgeocoder} package for geocoding
arcgeocoder is an R package that serves as a lightweight interface for geocoding and reverse geocoding using the ArcGIS REST API Geocoding Service. It allows R users to easily convert addresses to geographic coordinates and vice versa without needing an API key. The package is designed to work with base R functions, avoiding dependencies like curl, making it accessible in environments where curl isn't available. arcgeocoder is advantageous when quick and simple access to geocoding services is needed, and it includes functions like arc_geo() for geocoding and arc_reverse_geo() for reverse geocoding.
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{ggborderline}
The ggborderline package enhances ggplot2 line plots with geoms that add an outlined effect, improving clarity for plots with overlapping lines. It's ideal for visualizing 'worm' style data. Users can replace ggplot2 line geoms with border equivalents to achieve a white outline where lines intersect, with settings for borderwidth and bordercolour these subtle enhancements can be adjusted. Additionally, the package makes the borders visible in the plot's legend. Installation instructions include CRAN and GitHub options, inspired by a need to avoid indistinct lines in complex visualizations, offering an aesthetic alternative to ggplot2's capabilities.
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{legendry}
The 'legendry' package is a new ggplot2 extension for improving guide options in R plots, now available on CRAN. It provides tools for flexible and reproducible placement of annotations within figures, avoiding the need for post-editing in external software. Originating from the author's earlier work on 'ggh4x', 'legendry' enhances guides in ggplot2 by using the ggproto system. The package includes vignettes and aims to simplify the customization of scale guides. With 'legendry', users can introduce manual keys and complete guides, such as 'guide_axis_nested' for ranges or 'guide_legend_groups' for groups, thereby expanding visualization capabilities.
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{Ra11y} package: Collection of accessibility functions for R
Ra11y is a public GitHub repository created by user nicucalcea, which hosts a collection of accessibility functions designed for R programming. The project aims to enhance accessibility within R and contains resources for developers to utilize these functions in their work. With 18 stars and 1 fork, the repository appears to be modestly popular within the community. The repository is fully coded in R and provides documentation to help users understand and implement the functions for their accessibility needs.
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10 years of rio
This is a blog post titled '10 years of rio' by Chung-hong Chan. It discusses the history and development of the R language package 'rio', which is similar to stringr. The author talks about the motivation behind creating the package and the design principles used. The package provides functions for importing and exporting data in various formats, with a consistent API. The post also mentions the compatibility of the package with older versions of R.
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10+ Guidelines for Better Tables in R
The MockUp - 10+ Guidelines for Better Tables in R
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30 Day Map Challenge
Building a Map a Day with (Mostly) R is a 30-day challenge where each day, a map is created using R. The challenge covers various map types and techniques using different data sources. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to create each map and includes code examples. The challenge is suitable for those who are familiar with R and want to enhance their mapping skills.
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3D city building maps with R - YouTube
This YouTube video is about creating 3D city building maps using R.
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A beginner’s guide to building a simple website with Quarto & Netlify
This content is a tutorial for beginners on creating a simple website using Quarto and deploying it with Netlify. It guides users through the installation of RStudio and Quarto, the process of creating a Quarto website, and understanding the necessary files. The guide highlights the benefits of using Quarto and Netlify over other website platforms and provides a stress-free approach for those without web development experience. It includes step-by-step instructions to ensure even complete novices can achieve a professional online presence quickly and easily.
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A cheatsheet for basic best practice in R programming
The GitHub repository wurli/r-best-practice provides a cheatsheet aimed at establishing basic best practices for R programming. Intended for developers new to R or those interested in improving their skills, it contains opinionated guidelines for good practices. The cheatsheet includes a variety of tips and is licensed under CC-BY-4.0, ensuring free use with credit. Originally developed for the UK Department for Education, it has been generalized for broader usage. Inspired by Posit's data science software cheatsheets, it encourages forking for personalized adaptation.
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A Comprehensive Collection of U.S. Datasets • usdatasets
The usdatasets package provides an essential collection of U.S.-specific datasets suitable for analysis in various fields like crime, economics, education, and healthcare. It includes datasets with suffixes denoting their type, aiding in identification and usage. The package can be installed from CRAN and is easy to use, making it a valuable tool for researchers and analysts working with U.S. data. It follows a consistent naming convention to indicate data structures, such as time series (_ts) or data frames (_df), simplifying the data analysis process.
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A ggplot2 Tutorial for Beautiful Plotting in R
A ggplot2 tutorial for beautiful plotting in R by Cédric Scherer
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