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You don’t need a PhD in statistics or years of coding experience to learn R, the most powerful tool for data analysis and visualization.

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From struggling with data to confidently solving real problems.

That’s what R in 3 Months is all about.

Registration opens next week. Learn R with the Positron editor, get personalized feedback, and join 400+ R in 3 Months alumni now using R confidently.

Learn more: buff.ly/OzO5fkH

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February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Want to finally learn R this spring?

Registration for the Spring 2026 cohort of R in 3 Months opens next week.

The training runs March 12–June 4 with live sessions on Thursdays from 10–11am PT (recorded if you can’t attend).

Get the details → buff.ly/13b7p4c

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February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Accessible PDFs are essential for inclusive data communication, and accessibility reports shouldn’t be hard to understand.

{pdfcheck} turns cryptic PDF accessibility errors into clear explanations and concrete fixes.

See demo: buff.ly/oGBSo70

#pdfaccessibility #RStats
February 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This week on What's New in R:
✅ Tutorial on adding directional markers to {leaflet} maps
✅ A deep dive into visualizing microclimate data in Los Angeles
✅ Sharon Machlis shares a tip for enhancing Claude Code’s knowledge of your installed R packages

Read the issue: buff.ly/m8j6pWw

#rstats
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Are the PDFs you create accessible?

We built {pdfcheck}, an R package that checks PDF accessibility and gives you actionable fixes—not just technical error messages.

If you make reports with R, Quarto, or typst, {pdfcheck} is something you might want to use.

See demo: buff.ly/oGBSo70

#RStats
February 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
This week on What's New in R:

✅Aman Bhargava demonstrates a creative approach to chart styling using ImageMagick
✅ A tutorial recreating Datawrapper visualizations with {ggplot2}
✅ The {onbrand} package for creating on-brand Word and PowerPoint documents

Read the issue: buff.ly/TAw7BbR

#rstats
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This week on What's New in R:

✅ Geospatial analysis of Barcelona’s nightlife scene by José M Leyes
✅ Demo of AI-assisted data exploration in Positron by @simonpcouch.com
✅ (@scientificdiscovery.dev) Saloni Dattani’s guide to data visualization best practices

Full issue: buff.ly/7azLGha

#rstats
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This week on What's New in R:

✅ Demo of AI-assisted dashboard development workflow by Dario Radečić
✅ Tutorial by Joe Kirincic on burst reporting with Quarto and Typst
✅ Nicola Rennie’s comprehensive guide to creating custom GPS route maps

Read the issue: buff.ly/YH7OQSP

#rstats
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
This week on What's New in R:
✅ Data viz. on domestic terrorism trends by Stephen Ponce
✅ Ted Laderas introduces Databot, Positron’s AI-powered analysis tool
✅ {quanteda} package developed by Kenneth Benoit for analyzing qualitative text data

Read the issue: buff.ly/gUPhm9s

#rstats
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This week on What's New in R, we're featuring:
✅ Simon Couch and Sara Altman address AI privacy when using LLMs
✅ posit::conf(2025) session with demo of AI features in Positron
✅ Mickaël Canouil’s guide to configuring your editor for Quarto development

Read the issue: buff.ly/XDTSXQx

#rstats
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
What's next for R for the Rest of Us in 2026?

🔄 Re-recording core courses using Positron

🤖 Thoughtfully integrating AI into courses

📊 A new reporting masterclass

♿ An R package for checking PDF accessibility

🚀 R in 3 Months starts in March!

Read the full 2025 review: buff.ly/zDySVOU

#rstats
2025 Year in Review
R for the Rest of Us reflected on a successful 2025, highlighting team contributions, charity through sales, changes in courses, diverse training and more.
buff.ly
January 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
This year we helped organizations like Johns Hopkins IVAC, the Ford Family Foundation, and Omni Institute create beautiful, reproducible reports with Quarto + Typst.

Coming in 2026: We're building an R package to help make accessible PDFs.

Full 2025 recap here: buff.ly/zDySVOU

#rstats
2025 Year in Review
R for the Rest of Us reflected on a successful 2025, highlighting team contributions, charity through sales, changes in courses, diverse training and more.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
6 years of R for the Rest of Us! 🎂

2025 highlights:

✅ Spun off consulting into Clarity Data Studio

✅ 10 cohorts of R in 3 Months (400+ people!)

✅ $3,000+ donated to social & environmental causes

Full year in review 👇

buff.ly/zDySVOU
2025 Year in Review
R for the Rest of Us reflected on a successful 2025, highlighting team contributions, charity through sales, changes in courses, diverse training and more.
rfortherestofus.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Did you know that you can use HTML/CSS in your Quarto docs and it auto-converts to Typst code?

Gray backgrounds? Divs with inline styles ✓
Column layouts? Three colons (:::) ✓
Zero Typst syntax required ✓

Web devs, this one's perfect for you!

Learn more: buff.ly/uMXvUzR

#quarto #rstats #typst
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week on What's New in R, we're featuring:

✅ David O’Sullivan compares {tmap} and {ggplot2} for mapping in R
@clauswilke.com wrote an article on what makes R great for data science
✅ Talk by Umair Durrani on using LLMs to brand your data products

Read the issue: buff.ly/zaIHq9g

#rstats
December 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Stop repeating yourself in Typst! Create custom functions for reusable design elements.

Define once, use everywhere. Perfect for dividers, boxes, or any visual element you repeat.

Learn more: buff.ly/uMXvUzR

#rstats #typst #quarto
December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We've all been there: you run your code and get an error message that makes absolutely no sense.

I recently discovered a new tool in Positron that can actually explain your errors in plain language AND even fix your code for you automatically!

#rstats #Positron
December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Want your Quarto PDFs to actually look good?

Use Typst's "set" rules for global text formatting and "show" rules to target specific elements like headings.

Mix fonts, colors, sizes et cetera to make those reports pop!

See full tutorial: buff.ly/uMXvUzR

#rstats #quarto #typst #dataviz
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This week on What's New in R, we're featuring:

✅ A collection of posit::conf(2025) talks
@kjhealy.co's keynote on trustworthy data visualization
✅ Tutorial by @bastianolea.rbind.io on creating interactive {ggplot2} visualizations

Read the issue: buff.ly/E0WE6gb

#rstats
December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our #BlackFriday sale ends today!

Last chance to get 50% off R for the Rest of Us courses while supporting immigrant families—50% of revenue goes to NILC.

Don’t let your year-end professional development budget go unused!

Use code BLACKFRIDAY2025 before midnight → rfortherestofus.com

#Rstats
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What's New in R this week?

✅ A fun Halloween-themed {ggplot2} tutorial
✅ The {ganttify} package for creating Gantt charts; developed by Ahmed Aredah
✅ Andrew Heiss and Gabe Osterhout give a talk on automating election night reporting with R and Quarto

Read the issue: buff.ly/3loLTlS

#rstats
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚀 Our #BlackFriday Sale is LIVE!

✅ 50% off all R for the Rest of Us courses
✅ 50% of revenue supports the National Immigration Law Center
✅ Use code: BLACKFRIDAY2025

Learn R and help immigrant families. Courses come with lifetime access.

Explore courses: buff.ly/sOSso7H

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November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wishing everyone a peaceful Thanksgiving!

Reflecting on gratitude, my family found safety here after fleeing Eastern Europe pogroms a century ago. Not everyone has that security today.

From Nov 28 through Dec 2, save 50% on any self-paced course at R for the Rest of Us with code BLACKFRIDAY2025.
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📚 R for the Rest of Us is offering a 50% discount on all self-paced courses (with lifetime access) from Nov 28 to Dec 2 for #BlackFriday, using discount code BLACKFRIDAY2025.

This year, 50% of the revenue will support the National Immigration Law Center.

Explore: buff.ly/sOSso7H

#Rstats
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week on What's New in R, we're featuring:
✅ A dive into {ggplot2}’s geoms and stats by @mattansb.msbstats.info
✅ New book on spatial data viz. by @jakubnowosad.com & Martijn Tennekes
✅ Demo of AI features in Positron by @ryjohnson09.bsky.social

Read the issue: buff.ly/bA4ar3v

#rstats
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM