Getting started with R/RStudio and Git/GitHub
This post provides some resources for getting started with R/RStudio and Git/GitHub. This was originally put together by Charlie Labuzzetta and was slightly modified by me.
R/RStudio
Download and Install RStudio (Application [IDE] to make R easier to use)
Learn to Program in R with DataCamp Online Course
The swirl package which also provides installation instructions.
ComputerWorld’s R: a beginner’s guide.
More Resources https://www.rstudio.com/online-learning/#R
Git/GitHub
Go to GitHub Education and request a discount (free) academic account (Allows you to make private repositories for free!)
GitHub Bootcamp (How to set up and get started)
Dr. Jarad Niemi’s Resource on working with GitHub in RStudio
Dr. Jarad Niemi’s R Data Package Template for storing data and conducting analyses
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