Python in R

The reticulate package provides a comprehensive set of tools for interoperability between Python and R. The package includes facilities for:

WHO is this for?

• If you are familiar with Python but want to use it seamlessly w/ R.
• If you want to end the R vs Py battles.
• If you are a language agnostic...
• If you are a Pythonista with a secret love for R.
• If any of this is true, this workshop might be for you!

AGENDA
5:00–5:10 Meet & Greet | 🍕| Set-up
5:10–6:15 Workshop: Reticulate, python in R
6:15–6:30 Q&A| Networking

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
*This is a hands-on workshop. Please bring your laptop

• Before the Workshop: install or update R & RStudio OR use RStudio Cloud. See full instructions for installing or updating your software: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VfD0bGUJBEzliW4C9Xbmk0_Kvx1aUiwY1A7TzY_B7_s/edit?usp=sharing

Having trouble with installation & set-up? Ping us on Discord! Or come 15min early.

USEFUL RESOURCES

• Past workshops: https://github.com/rladies-eastlansing
• Cheatsheets: https://github.com/rladies-eastlansing/cheatsheets
• Software Carpentry's Video Tutorial for installing R and R Studio:
• For Windows Users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0PjTAylwoU
• For Mac Users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ly3kyxwEg

SET-UP

• To benefit most from this workshop, please bring your laptop with pre-installed RStudio (https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/) and R.
• Please ping us on Discord (https://discord.gg/hyZKcbGSWw) or email us ([email protected]) with questions, if any.

Sponsor: TBD