R is the world’s most popular language for developing
statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the
spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it
to discover which medications are safe and effective,
and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep
markets running smoothly.
The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour
of software development with R, from basic types
and data structures to advanced topics like closures,
recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical
knowledge is required, and your programming skills
can range from hobbyist to pro.
Along the way, you’ll learn about functional and object-
oriented programming, running mathematical simulations,
and rearranging complex data into simpler, more useful
formats. You’ll also learn to:
• Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets
and functions
• Write more efficient code using parallel R and
vectorization
TAME YOUR DATA
TAME YOUR DATA
• Interface R with C/C++ and Python for increased
speed or functionality
• Find new packages for text analysis, image manipula-
tion, and thousands more
• Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging
techniques
Whether you’re designing aircraft, forecasting the
weather, or you just need to tame your data, The Art of
R Programming is your guide to harnessing the power
of statistical computing.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Norman Matloff is a professor of computer science
(and a former professor of statistics) at the University
of California, Davis. His research interests include
parallel processing and statistical regression, and
he is the author of several widely used web tutorials
on software development. He has written articles for
the New York Times, the Washington Post, Forbes
Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, and he is the
co-author of The Art of Debugging (No Starch Press).
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