Data Night 12: Open Stage

It's time for Data Night #12.

19:30 - Welcome and Intro
We're hosting an open stage this evening. After the introduction, we'll start with the talks about your projects, ideas and discussions. We have two sessions planned. Want to chip in? Let us know here or during the evening!

19:40 - Turning Ideas into Tools: How I Created My First R Package, 'adt' —and How You Can Too!
Speaker: Felicity Shiyu Fan
Ever written a function in R, Python, or another language that made work easier? Maybe the thought crossed your mind: “This could help others too!” But how does a simple function become a full-fledged, reusable package?

This session explores the creation of 'adt', an R package introducing a new method to compare datasets. Originally designed for dietary patterns, the method is flexible enough for various types of data. Concepts will be explained in simple terms, with real-world examples to show how the package works.

20:10 - Break

20:20: Exploring the possibilities of Vibe Coding
by Xin Zhang
Generative AI offers all sorts of new possibilities. One of those is Vibe Coding. It should make it easier than ever to turn your ideas into reality. But how easy is it? In this session, Xin explains what vibe coding is and shares his experience using it to create apps.

20:50 - Open stage
Share your screen! It's time to talk about your projects, ideas, and questions.

21:30 - Closing the (data) night