Learn R with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 21, 2025
Practical Examples
Plotting a histogram with ggplot2
Performing linear regression on a dataset
Clustering with k-means
Building a Shiny interactive dashboard
Analyzing genomic or financial datasets
Troubleshooting
Check package dependencies
Ensure correct R version for package compatibility
Debug vectorized operations carefully
Monitor memory usage with large datasets
Use `traceback()` and `debug()` for error inspection
Testing Guide
Unit testing with testthat package
Validate functions on sample datasets
Check package dependencies
Automate testing in R scripts or CI pipelines
Monitor code coverage and reproducibility
Deployment Options
R scripts for batch execution
Shiny apps for web deployment
R Markdown to generate HTML, PDF, or Word reports
Package development for CRAN/Bioconductor
Docker containers for reproducible environments
Tools Ecosystem
RStudio IDE
R Markdown for reporting
Shiny for interactive web apps
CRAN and Bioconductor package repositories
Data manipulation libraries: dplyr, data.table
Integrations
Python via reticulate
C/C++ via Rcpp
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
Big data platforms: Spark, Hadoop
Visualization frameworks: ggplot2, plotly
Productivity Tips
Use RStudio keyboard shortcuts
Leverage R Markdown for documentation
Reuse functions and packages
Automate repetitive analyses
Regularly update packages and R version
Challenges
Optimize memory usage for large datasets
Debug complex vectorized operations
Integrate R with other languages
Automate reproducible reports
Deploy Shiny apps securely