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R Weekly Highlights

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The R Weekly podcast offers a quick description of the latest highlighted stories and other stories from the latest R Weekly issue, as curated by the R Weekly team and R community.

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How the recent frontier LLM model releases compare for successfully generating R code, our take on the new Test Set data science podcast, and a surprising entry in the world of languages equipped for data science. 

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Prepare to deploy multiple LLM-powered agents for your next (secret) missions with mini007, a new contender to the high-performance linter tools with blazing performance that doesn't seem possible (but it is), and a usethis-like manager for your proj... more

Creating your own race to a programming finish line with a hidden gem in mirai, the lowdown on using Generative AI for data visualization with more than a few surprises, and going from start to finish with a Shiny app created under the BDD mindset.

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The ducks have made their presence felt in the world of databases, but now you can take a dip in a new Ducklake all within R! If you ever felt someone should write a book on the many ways you can slidecraft Quarto presentations, we have good news for... more

Fresh off an amazing experience at posit::conf(2025), the R Weekly Highlights podcast is back with episode 211! Eric and Mike share their experiences at the conference and then dive into an amazing collection of highlights. We learn about a myriad of... more

In episode 210 of the R Weekly Highlights podcast: The Positron IDE has officially been released after two years of intense development, and we share what excites us the most. Plus a new tool in your Shiny testing toolbox to bridge the gap between se... more

In episode 209 of R Weekly Highlights we learn ways you can pinpoint just what is slowing down your R code, a novel framing for testing your next plumber API, and the adventures in recreating a NY Times chart entirely with ggplot2.

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In episode 208 of R Weekly Highlights, the LLM train keeps moving along in the data science community: First impressions of the new Positron Assistant for code completion and basic package development, plus a friendly app for exploring the upcoming p... more

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Recent Guests

Camilla Lievio
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My Al Salman
Discussed the creation of custom R-Oxygen tags for improved package documentation.
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Nicole Rini
Lecturer for health sciences, sharing best practices in data visualization.
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Eric Nantz
Co-host focusing on R programming and community engagement.
Mike Thomas
Co-host with insights on data science tools and education.

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What is R Weekly Highlights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides a regular update on significant developments in the R programming community, focusing on data science and programming practices. Each episode features discussions about the latest highlights from the R Weekly issue, encompassing a range of topics such as advancements in R tools, programming methodologies, and community contributions. Noteworthy elements include in-depth reviews of new packages and technologies, practical applications of programming concepts, and the sharing of personal insights and experiences from the hosts. Engaging storytelling along with technical content fosters a welcoming atmosphere for listeners, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of R programming and i... more

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