R
brew install --cask r-app
v4.6.0,sonoma
Statistical programming language and environment for data analysis and graphics.
Why you might care
R is the most widely-used language for statistical computing and data science, with extensive packages (CRAN) for machine learning, visualization, and research. Essential if you work in academia, data science, or statistics; free and open-source with a massive community.
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Links
- https://www.r-project.org/
- Brew formula source: Casks/r/r-app.rb
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