The most widely used language in the world for creating statistical software is R: It is used by actuaries to evaluate financial risks and maintain stable economies, drug companies to identify which medications are safe and effective, and archaeologists to trace the movement of past civilizations.
From fundamental types and data structures to more complex subjects like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions, The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software creation using R. You don't need to be an expert programmer, and your programming abilities can range from hobbyist to professional.
You'll gain knowledge of functional and object-oriented programming along the way, as well as how to execute mathematical simulations and transform difficult data into more approachable representations.
The Art of R Programming is your manual for harnessing the power of statistical computing, whether you're designing aircraft, making weather predictions, or just need to tame your data.
