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A Comprehensive Guide to Computer Networking in Linux: Commands, Tools, and Best Practices

December 19, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Introduction Linux has become a cornerstone of modern networking, powering everything from personal computers to enterprise servers, firewalls, and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. For beginners venturing into Linux networking, understan...

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How to Use complete.cases in R With Examples

December 18, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Introduction Data analysis in R often involves dealing with missing values, which can significantly impact the quality of your results. The complete.cases function in R is an essential tool for handling missing data effectively. This comprehens...

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rOpenSci News Digest, December 2024

December 18, 2024 | rOpenSci - open tools for open science

Dear rOpenSci friends, it’s time for our monthly news roundup! You can read this post on our blog. Now let’s dive into the activity at and around rOpenSci! rOpenSci HQ R-Universe Named an R Consortium Top-Level Project We are excited t... [Read more...]

Introducing Rlinguo, a native mobile app that runs R

December 18, 2024 | Colin Fay

You can read the original post in its original format on Rtask website by ThinkR here: Introducing Rlinguo, a native mobile app that runs R TL;DR Rlinguo is a groundbreaking mobile application that uses R in the backend to handle its business logic. Available for download now: iOs on ... [Read more...]

Breaking In and Out of Looped Code: A Beginner’s Guide to C Loop Control

December 17, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Introduction Learning to control program flow is a fundamental skill in C programming, and mastering loop control statements is essential for writing efficient code. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the intricacies of breaking in ...

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Nice meeting!

December 17, 2024 | xi'an

The ICSDS 2024 meeting in Nice is quite impressive and not primarily because it is in Nice under a beautiful December sun. As other (numerous) IMS meetings I attended (since the initial one in Uppsala in 1990!), the program is of high quality and along topics that are currently moving fast or ...

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A Complete Guide to Using na.rm in R: Vector and Data Frame Examples

December 16, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Introduction Missing values are a common challenge in data analysis, and R provides robust tools for handling them. The na.rm parameter is one of R’s most essential features for managing NA values in your data. This comprehensive guide will wal...

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Introducing the rOpenSci Localization and Translation Guidelines

December 16, 2024 | rOpenSci - open tools for open science

Since 2022, rOpenSci has been developing tools and processes to localize and translate our content. As a result of this effort, we created a set of guidelines to assist our community in translating and localizing our resources. What started as an inte... [Read more...]

Latent Growth Curve Models using the Lavaan Package in R workshop

December 16, 2024 | Dariia Mykhailyshyna

Join our workshop on Latent Growth Curve Models using the Lavaan Package in R, which is a part of our workshops for Ukraine series! Here’s some more info: Title: Latent Growth Curve Models using the Lavaan Package in R Date: Thursday, January 16th, 18:00 – 20:00 CET (Rome, Berlin, Paris timezone) Speaker: ... [Read more...]

Satellite mapping of surface waters in R

December 16, 2024 | Dariia Mykhailyshyna

Join our workshop on Satellite mapping of surface waters in R, which is a part of our workshops for Ukraine series! Here’s some more info: Title: Satellite mapping of surface waters in R Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 18:00 – 20:00 CET (Rome, Berlin, Paris timezone) Speaker: Lawrence Vulis is a senior hazard ... [Read more...]

Use an LLM to translate help documentation on-the-fly

December 16, 2024 | Stephen Turner

Reposted from Paired Ends at https://blog.stephenturner.us/p/llm-translate-documentation.---The lang package overrides the ? and help() functions in your R session. The translated help page will appear in the help pane in RStudio or Positron. It c...

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How to Use na.omit in R: A Comprehensive Guide to Handling Missing Values

December 15, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Introduction Missing values are a common challenge in data analysis. In R programming, the na.omit() function serves as a powerful tool for handling these missing values, represented as “NA” (Not Available). This comprehensive guide will walk y...

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Extracting Data from OECD Databases in R: Using the oecd and rsdmx Packages

December 15, 2024 | M. Fatih Tüzen

Introduction The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) provides extensive databases for economic, social, and environmental indicators. Accessing these programmatically through R is efficient and reproducible. In this ar...

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RObservations #50: a journey across the United States with {mapBliss}

December 15, 2024 | Benjamin Smith

{mapBliss} is a package initially developed in my attempt to copy the offerings made available by a site (since defunct) called Atlas.co. Recently I was talking about the package in a group chat and someone reached out to me sharing that he traveled to 43 states in the United States ...

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Death rates by cause of death by @ellis2013nz

December 13, 2024 | free range statistics - R

Overview OK, so the USA health system is very much in the news. One thing that has been getting a lot of coverage, not least because it was explicitly referred to in a written statement from the guy who seems to have murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian...

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Understanding Storage Media in Linux: A Beginner’s Guide

December 12, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Introduction Storage media management is a fundamental aspect of working with Linux systems. Whether you’re a new Linux user or looking to expand your knowledge, understanding how to work with different storage devices is essential. This guide ...

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Diffify & Posit Package Manager

December 12, 2024 | The Jumping Rivers Blog

The latest release of Posit Package Manager introduces several enhancements, including: Python Git Builders: Build Python packages (wheels) directly from Git. Blocklists: Easily block specific packages or versions. Improved Documentation: Cleare...

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xkcd’atorics

December 12, 2024 | xi'an

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How to Use drop_na to Drop Rows with Missing Values in R: A Complete Guide

December 11, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Introduction Missing values are a common challenge in data analysis and can significantly impact your results if not handled properly. In R, these missing values are represented as NA (Not Available) and require special attention during data pr...

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Understanding Switch Statements in C Programming

December 10, 2024 | Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

What is a Switch Statement? A switch statement is a powerful control flow mechanism in C programming that allows you to execute different code blocks based on the value of a single expression. It provides a more elegant and efficient alternativ...

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