Buy me a coffeeBy Anthony Martinez
This article, part of the “Reproducible Data Science with R” series, emphasizes the importance of iteration over code duplication in R programming. It introduces the purrr::map_*() family of functions, which help avoid repetitive code by programmatically applying operations over data structures. The tutorial covers:
Drawbacks of Code Duplication: Highlighting errors and maintenance challenges associated with copying and pasting code.
Introduction to For Loops: Discussing basic iteration techniques in R.
Mapping with
purrr: Demonstrating how to usepurrr’s mapping functions for efficient and readable code.
The article provides practical examples, particularly using the dataRetrieval package to fetch and process water data, showcasing how iteration enhances code efficiency and reproducibility.
- Link to article here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/rds-iterate/
