Positron: A new IDE for Data Science

Join us for an exciting meetup where Emil Hvitfeldt, Software Engineer at Posit PBC and SoCal RUG co-organizer, will present Positron, the next-generation data science IDE by Posit. Positron is an extensible, polyglot tool built on top of open-source VS Code, tailored for writing code and exploring data in a familiar environment.

Designed for reproducible data science, authoring, and publishing, Positron is set to revolutionize data science workflows. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about Positron's innovative features, get hands-on insights, and ask any of your burning setup questions! Don't miss this chance to explore the future of R & Python development + data science with Positron.

Positron is still in Beta but might be a good fit for you today if...

• you use VS Code for data science (Python or R) but wish it included a dedicated console, variables pane, data explorer, and other affordances for your data-specific work
• you use Jupyterlab for data science (Python or R) and are ready for a more powerful, fully-featured IDE
• you use RStudio and want more ability to customize or extend your IDE
• you use additional languages in your day-to-day data science or package development work, like Rust, C++, JavaScript, or Lua

Meeting Location:
We'll be meeting at the Keck Center @ Chapman University room N107/N109. The space has a 40-person limit - If you RSVP but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP promptly to accommodate others interested in attending.

Food:
Food and beverages will be catered by SoCal RUG for this event.

Parking:
The best parking option will be the Anderson Parking Structure conveniently next to the Chapman's Keck Center. From the entrance of the Anderson Parking Structure, navigate to the elevator on the far side of the parking structure. Take the elevator to the 1st floor, and you'll find yourself in an outdoor atrium. As you’re exiting the elevator, turn left through the glass doors into Swenson Hall. Continue down the hallway past the MakerSpace and the Ideation Zone (rooms N107/109) will be on your left. While street parking is an option, it may require a valid Chapman parking pass depending on the street you're on - Please pay attention to street signage and see everyone tonight!

Legal Disclaimer:
The advice and/or information provided at this event is not endorsed by nor should it be construed as educational/legal advice from Chapman University.