I’ve added a new function to qeML 1.2, qeMittalGraph, based on an idea by my student Aditya Mittal. Below is an example that I think is rather compelling. The basic idea is quite simple (and not necessarily new, just something I had not seen below): Instead of comparing several curves ...

#231–232PuzzlesAuthor: ExcelBIAll files (xlsx with puzzle and R with solution) for each and every puzzle are available on my Github. Enjoy.Puzzle #231Both puzzles this weekend are somehow related to logistics. In first one we need to complete data for ...

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Tapyr 0.2, a major update that incorporates valuable feedback from the Shiny for Python developer community. Learn how Tapyr enhances Shiny for Python in our Open Source Spotlight. See how it simplifies deployment for Shiny apps. This version focuses on improving the developer ...

The setdiff function in R is a powerful tool for finding differences between datasets. Whether you’re cleaning data, comparing vectors, or analyzing complex datasets, understanding setdiff is essential for any R programmer. This comprehensive gu...

I’ve spent over 40 hours so far this year delivering talks and workshops about programming, visualisation, and data science, with several more hours still to come before the end of the year. If you’d told me 10 years ago that this is someth...

I am happy to announce that our paper entitled “Right to be forgotten for mortgage insurance issued to cancer survivors: critical assessment and new proposal” has been accepted for publication in European Actuarial Journal. In this paper, we propos...

Blue Whale – CC-BY-NC-ND by Tom Benson Day 5 of 30DayMapChallenge: « A Journey » (previously). Thirteen Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) were satellite tagged in 2015 in Australia (Mӧller et al. 2020). We’ll follow their summer in the Great Southern Australian Coastal Upwelling System (GSACUS). Data is available from the Australian Antarctic Data Centre (...

Web developers love JavaScript. And who can blame them, it’s a fantastic do-it-all language for making stunning websites. But what about Shiny and Shiny for Python? As it turns out, you can add JavaScript scripts to your Shiny for Python dashboards without too much trouble. Today you’ll learn ...

Puzzles no. 574–578PuzzlesAuthor: ExcelBIAll files (xlsx with puzzle and R with solution) for each and every puzzle are available on my Github. Enjoy.Puzzle #574We have some weird military drill on numbers today. Like some seargent shouting “Every firs...

Good software engineering practices are essential during the FDA submission process, especially if the software is used in the development, manufacturing, or control of drugs/medical devices. In plain English, these Good Practices ensure the software systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory requirements. On the other hand, poor ...

Summary: I’m involved in organising a hackathon, and I’d love you to take part. The open-source GeoTAM hackathon focuses on estimating turnover for individual business locations in the UK, from a variety of open datasets. Please checkout the hackathon page and sign up. There are prizes of up ...

Introduction In R programming, data filtering and manipulation are needed skills for any developer. One of the most useful operations you’ll frequently encounter is checking whether elements are NOT present in a given set. While R doesn’t have ...

Hexagonos – CC-BY-SA by Fernando Reyes Palencia Day 4 of 30DayMapChallenge: « Hexagons » (previously). Hexagonal grid? We will do statistical binning on a hexagonal grid, but not just any grid. Geodesic Discrete Global Grid S...

Introduction The ability to generate professional Excel reports programmatically is a crucial skill in data analysis and business reporting. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to use the openxlsx package in R to create sophisti...

Why Interactive Tables MatterWhen people think of tables, they often picture static rows and columns, a no-frills way to present data. But interactive tables are a whole different story! These tables let users engage with the data directly, exploring it in ways that feel almost hands-on. Adding features like sorting, ...

Death Valley Winter – CC-BY by street.light Day 3 of 30DayMapChallenge: « Polygons » (previously). A classic world choropleth map. We’ll use the Comparative Death Penalty Database (Anckar and Denk 2024) available on https://da...

Predictive scenarios simulation in R, Python and Excel using Techtonique API