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, Python, conda, and VSCode. See full instructions for installing or updating your software: https://github.com/rladies-aurora/202412-Python-in-R/tree/main/setup-instructions
• Windows
• Mac OS
• Ubuntu

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 (aurora.colorado@rladies.org) with questions, if any.

Sponsor: Paul Norman Lab