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R is a highly popular, general-purpose object-oriented programming language widely used across the social, physical, health, and financial sciences. It is free, open-source, and equipped with a powerful set of tools for conducting various analyses, research, data organization, and data visualization.
Compared to some programming languages, R stands out for its readability and ease of understanding, making it accessible even to beginners. Its functionality can be easily expanded, thanks to a vast community of developers and an extensive array of freely available packages, add-ons, and environments.
RStudio is a comprehensive integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for R. RStudio enhances the R programming experience with its user-friendly interface, powerful debugging tools, and seamless integration with R's vast ecosystem of packages.
RStudio simplifies coding in R with its intuitive interface, making it easier to write, debug, and visualize code. It supports various advanced features like version control, project management, and interactive graphics, catering to both beginners and advanced users in the R community.
R is a powerful tool for data analysis, offering extensive capabilities in: