R

R is a programming language and free software environment for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphical visualization. It is widely used by statisticians, data scientists, and researchers for developing statistical software and performing data analysis, with a rich ecosystem of packages and tools.

Also known as: R Language, R Programming, R Stats, R Project, R Software

Why learn R?

Developers should learn R when working in data science, statistical analysis, academic research, or fields requiring advanced data visualization. It is particularly valuable for tasks like exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and creating reproducible research reports, often integrated with tools like RStudio and Shiny for interactive applications.

Learning Resources

• docs: The R Project for Statistical Computing
• book: R for Data Science (Online Book)
• course: DataCamp: Introduction to R
• docs: RStudio Cheat Sheets
• course: Coursera: R Programming