Coding basics

Basic concepts in coding, style, and naming

Before we get too far into learning R, it makes sense to start by getting up to speed on some coding basics.

Learning objectives

• Learn the terminology used in coding
• Learn how to assign information to objects in R
• Learn how to use tidyverse coding style
• Learn how to name files and folders

Pre-meeting

To prepare for this class meeting, please do the following:

• Read R4DS2 3 and R4DS2 7.1 - 7.2

Class meeting

[Slides] [Code]

• Coding terms
• Assignment
• Mental model of coding
• Coding style
• Naming things
• Let’s code!
• Slides and Code

Homework after the class meeting

Wrap up this lesson

• Complete the exercises

For next class meeting

• Read R4DS2 9