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How do I practice R programming?
One of the best ways to learn R by doing is through the following (online) tutorials:
- DataCamp’s free introduction to R tutorial and the follow-up course Intermediate R programming.
- The swirl package, a package with offline interactive R coding exercises.
- On edX you can take Introduction to R Programming by Microsoft.
How do I find projects to contribute to github?
If there’s a particular topic that interests you, visit github.com/topics/ . For example, if you are interested in machine learning, you can find relevant projects and good first issues by visiting https://github.com/topics/machine-learning. You can browse popular topics by visiting Topics.
Where can I find an interesting open source project?
Here are some other great resources to find great open source projects worth contributing to: https://libraries.io/bus-factor. https://help.github.com/articles/where-can-i-find-open-source-projects-to-work-on/ http://24pullrequests.com.
How do I view a project on GitHub?
On GitHub.com, navigate to the main page of the repository. Under your repository name, click Insights.
How do I open an your project in RStudio?
When opening an existing project, you should open the .Rproj file first and only subsequently open any R scripts (extensions with .R) from the RStudio session, rather than going straight to the R scripts to open them.
What is rproj in are studio?
The RStudio project file is a file that sits in the root directory, with the extension.Rproj. When your RStudio session is running through the project file (.Rproj), the current working directory points to the root folder where that.Rproj file is saved.
Can I add my own code to an open source project?
The myth that anybody can add code to an open source project is completely false. There’s always a gatekeeper between you and push access. The better your code, the less it will be scrutinized in the long run as you gain trust of the project admin(s). If it’s your project, you’ll be that gatekeeper.
What should I know before working on an open source project?
Be prepared to be humbled and expect work to be rejected in favor of further revisions. The myth that anybody can add code to an open source project is completely false. There’s always a gatekeeper between you and push access.