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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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