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How R Is Reinventing Itself for Data Science in 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Summary
R has long been the statistician's favorite, but in 2026 it's undergoing a quiet renaissance. Lucas and Luna explore how the new R 5.0 release, the Arrow integration for out-of-memory data, and the rise of the 'R in production' movement are making it a serious competitor to Python for enterprise data pipelines. They break down the specific performance gains—like 10x faster data frame operations with the new altrep system—and why companies like Roche and the New York Times are investing heavily in R tooling. A must-listen for data engineers and analysts wondering whether to double down on R or pivot to Python. #RStats #DataScience #DataEngineering #ProgrammingLanguages #R5 #Arrow #DataFrame #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OpenSource #Roche #NewYorkTimes #AltRep #POSIT #Tidyverse #DataAnalysis #StatisticalComputing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo