Graphics Group @ ISU

We are interested in graphics and computational tools.

Using Python in R through the Reticulate Package and its Integration with R Shiny

When working on a project, sometimes it is necessary to use different programming languages to accomplish a task. The Reticulate Package in R creates a R interface to Python, allowing for R and Python to be used smoothly with each other. This presentation will give a brief overview of the Reticulate Package. As an example of the use of this package, I will present a Shiny application that I have been developing, and the steps I took in order to get Python working within the app. Read more →