R-Ladies Rome

Join us for an enlightening evening with Hadley Wickham as we explore the realm of "R in Production."

"This talk will discuss what it means to put R "in production". This isn't something you'll necessarily encounter early in your data science journey, but it's useful to have a strong mental model in place for when you inevitably face it. I'll discuss the three principles that I've found useful for distinguishing production for regular analyses:

Not just once: Successful data science projects are not a one-off, but will be run repeatedly for months or years. I'll discuss some of the challenges for creating R scripts and applications that run repeatedly, handle new data seamlessly, and adapt to evolving analytical requirements without constant manual intervention.

Not just my computer: the transition from development on your laptop (usually windows or mac) to a production environment (usually linux) introduces a number of challenges. Here, I'll discuss some strategies for making R code portable, how you can minimise pain when something inevitably goes wrong, and few unresolved auth challenges that we're currently working on.

Not just me: R is not just a tool for individual analysts but a platform for collaboration. I'll cover some of the best practices for writing readable, understandable code, and how you might go about sharing that code with your colleagues." - Hadley Wickham

In this engaging event, Hadley, renowned Chief Scientist at RStudio, will guide us into the practical applications and best practices for deploying R solutions in real-world production environments. From effective code structuring to ensuring scalability and reliability, Hadley will share invaluable insights and actionable tips for harnessing the full potential of R in production settings.

Whether you're a seasoned data scientist or just beginning your journey with R, this event promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully deploy R solutions and drive impactful outcomes in your organization.