R Language Introduction #
R is a programming language for statistical analysis, data visualization, and data science. Key features:
- Open-source: Free to use on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Powerful data processing: Built-in functions for statistics and data analysis.
- Excellent visualization: Libraries like ggplot2 and plotly.
- Rich ecosystem: Packages available via CRAN and Bioconductor.
Common Development Environments #
- R GUI: Official interface, simple and suitable for beginners.
- RStudio: The most popular IDE, integrates code editing, plotting, and data management.
Last modified on 2025-02-20