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Origin of R Programming

R programming originated in the 1990s as a response to the limitations of the S language developed at Bell Labs. It has evolved significantly, with key milestones including the establishment of CRAN in 1997 and the introduction of RStudio in 2011, making it more accessible and user-friendly. R's open-source nature, flexibility, and enhanced graphics capabilities have contributed to its popularity among statisticians and data scientists.

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Origin of R Programming

R programming originated in the 1990s as a response to the limitations of the S language developed at Bell Labs. It has evolved significantly, with key milestones including the establishment of CRAN in 1997 and the introduction of RStudio in 2011, making it more accessible and user-friendly. R's open-source nature, flexibility, and enhanced graphics capabilities have contributed to its popularity among statisticians and data scientists.

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Origin of R

Programming
The history of R
• During the 1970s at Bell Labs, which
is large mainframes allowed
engineers to explore data on an
unprecedented scale.
• Although S was developed here, its
limitations led to R’s eventual
creation in the 1990s.
• R embraced S’s statistical
foundations.
The Headquarters of Bell Laboratories is located New Jersey ,USA.
This is what it looked like in 1970s.
The Root’s of R
The S programming language
 developed in early 1970s by John Chambers and his team at
Bell Laboratories.

 Purpose: Designed for data analysis and statistical computing


developed, which made making data manipulation easier for
statisticians.

 Influence: Talking about R's roots this language Inspired the


creation of R.
The Root’s of R

• First book is introduced in 1988 it’s description is “how to program in s”


• And second book is seen for first time in 1991 statistical model in S describers some new extension of language
and variety of new approach to dealing with model in data analysis
• They came to be called as “The Blue and White book” from the colors of the covers very relevant when we talk
about R.
From R to S
• R would replicated most of what was in the blue book and white book as a
description of how the language worked and also the features of the language that
were described in that book.

• 1993: R was initially created by Ross Ihaka


and Robert Gentleman at the University of
Auckland, New Zealand.

• 1995: The first official version of R,


(R 0.49), was released.
Evolution of R-Language

• All of this resulted on February 29th 2000 release of Version 1.0 (R.1.0)of
R software.

• Limited Compact discs of Version 1.0 bar


autographed by 13 members R-core
group at that time.
The R Revolution
• CRAN the backbone of R-Language
CRAN was established in 1997, and after R's first stable release, it
quickly became a key resource for sharing packages, growing into
today’s massive ecosystem.
• It’s like R’s App Store.

• In 2005, with intro of ggplot2 R has transformed data visualization,


enabling high-quality graphics with simple code.
Developments in R
Language
• RStudio’s Game-Changing Release (2011)
In 2011, RStudio launched as the first major integrated development
environment (IDE) for R. RStudio made R accessible to new users and
became the standard interface for data analysis.

• The Tidyverse Era Begins (2016)


Hadley Wickham and his team introduced the
Tidyverse, a collection of packages that streamlined
data manipulation and analysis. Tidyverse packages
like dplyr and tidyr became essential tools, making
R more beginner-friendly.”
Why R Was Developed Despite S? why this
become so popular among statisticians?
•Open Source Philosophy:
Created as a free alternative to S, promoting accessibility and collaboration,
its affordability for statisticians and data scientists worldwide.

•Desire for Flexibility:


Allowing users to add new features easily, fostering a rich ecosystem of packages and resources.

•Enhanced Graphics Capabilities:


Improved visualization tools, including popular packages like ggplot2 for better data
presentation.

•User-Friendly Syntax:
Lowering barriers to entry.

•Integration with Other Languages:


Facilitated integration with languages like Python and C++, enhancing versatility in data analysis.

•Educational Focus:
Became a popular teaching tool in academia due to its accessibility and robust documentation.
Conclusion
• R boasts over 18,000 packages on CRAN, showcasing its vibrant community.
• Used by major companies like Google and Facebook, R proves its relevance across industries
• The name 'R' is a nod to its creators, Ross Ihaka and Robert Gentleman, as well as its roots in
the S language.
• Understanding its origins provides insight into its capabilities and future potential.

“ If data is the new oil, and R is one of the best tools to refine it!”

Thank you!
Email: [email protected]
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