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Posit @posit.co · Aug 25

Streamline data app development in Positron with the App Preview feature. 🪟

No more context-switching! Now you can run & debug your #RStats and #Python data apps (Shiny, Streamlit, Dash, etc.) right inside Positron's integrated Viewer pane.

Learn more: positron.posit.co/develop-data...

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Libby Heeren @libbyheeren.bsky.social · Aug 22

My dear #databs, what is conf season for if not unhinged good times? NOW ACCEPTING PAW-POSALS FOR PAWSIT CONF 😂

Challenge: get a cute pic of your pet (w/ #posit, #rstats, #Python merch/stickers if you can!) + submit a funny talk name. Pet puns heavily encouraged!
Submit: forms.gle/CDm9kmWw7uLF...

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Christoph Scheuch @christophscheuch.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m a big fan of the Positron IDE, so when @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social‬ asked me to provide a testimonial, I didn’t hesitate 🙏

A testimonial quote on a dark blue background. The text reads: “Positron feels like stepping into the future of data science. I work in both R and Python daily, and switching between projects has never been easier. With built-in version control, a lightning-fast data explorer, and automatic code formatting, my workflow is pure joy — building apps, packages, reports, or teaching materials has never felt this seamless.” — Christoph Scheuch, Founder, Tidy Intelligence.

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Jul 30

I haven't thought about this candy in a long time!

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Libby Heeren @libbyheeren.bsky.social · Jul 30

OK! I asked & the universe delivered! Come chill with Rachael, me, & a crew of smarties to learn how Orbital works. TODAY! Wed Jul 30th @ 11am ET!

So curious about predictive models running in a SQL database ⚡️⚡️⚡️ which sounds like Old Magic. #databs #rstats

Register:
events.zoom.us/ev/Ajss5j9Ve...

Libby Heeren @libbyheeren.bsky.social · Jul 15

I feel like I need an "explain it like I'm 5" description of how the heck this works? Because it sounds like magic 😂

ML -> 🪄🎩 -> SQL -> profit $$

Posit @posit.co · Jul 14

Announcing Orbital for Python! For Scikit-learn users, this tool transforms your ML pipelines into SQL queries, letting predictions run directly in your database without a #Python environment.

Learn more: posit.co/blog/introdu...

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Apr 30

the pins 📌 package gets a lot of love in the chat at community events - and we're excited to share a workflow today!

this one was asked about specifically at a Data Science Hangout!

....we're talking about pins + Databricks with @theotheredgar.bsky.social at 11am ET!

youtu.be/ab4CIlafsbo?...

APRIL 30th: Easier data and asset sharing across projects and teams with {pins} and Databricks

YouTube video by Posit PBC

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Apr 7

As a follow-up, I'm getting together with James @ Posit, Weston @ Databricks and a few community members who had additional Q&A on using Posit x Databricks together.

2pm ET April 8th

If you'd like to join us here's some more details: www.addevent.com/event/hf2530...

Libby Heeren @libbyheeren.bsky.social · Mar 26

Happening now on YT! We had Blake from Suffolk on the DS Hangout a few weeks ago, so it's cool to see the topics he talked about in practice 👀 #databs

youtu.be/yavHEWpgrCQ?...

March 26 @ 11am ET / 8am PT: Leveraging Databricks & Posit to Assess Risk & Enhance Safety @ Suffolk

YouTube video by Posit PBC

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Apr 3

It's just about Data Science Hangout time! Hope to see y'all in about 10 minutes :) posit.co/data-science...

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Mar 20

Join us w/ Jay Timmerman, Head of Data Science & AI Platforms @ Biogen today! 12pm ET 👏

First time? Every Thursday we gather for a big open discussion, where a different leader joins to help kick off the conversation about leadership, career lessons, workflows, & much more.

pos.it/dsh

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Mar 12

Listening in to the Johnson & Johnson team sharing their open source journey with R in Clinical Trials 🤩 look like there was a technical difficulty at the beginning, so wanted to make sure we all have the link here: www.youtube.com/live/_bqeYh2...

Pretty amazing to see over 400 of us joining live

Johnson & Johnson's Open Source Journey with R in Clinical Trials

YouTube video by Posit PBC

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Libby Heeren @libbyheeren.bsky.social · Mar 7

🧵 I've been talking to a lot of people about #tidytuesday / #pydytuesday. Here's an observation I want to discuss: the majority of people who want to participate in the social aspect online, but don't, hold back because they're afraid of looking dumb, unimpressive, or otherwise silly. #databs

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Feb 21

#positpythonchallenge

Isabella Velásquez @ivelasq3.bsky.social · Feb 18

Want to learn how to create a simple and delightful Quarto dashboard with Python?

In this video, I show how to make one from scratch in Positron using water insecurity data from the #TidyTuesday project 🐍

Check it out here! youtu.be/uLGe9zuuNl0x

#Quarto #Python

Create Quarto dashboards with Python

YouTube video by Posit PBC

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We Are R-Ladies @weare.rladies.org · Feb 10

okay, what’s the big deal with the new #PositronIDE??? here’s my quick pitch for you to try it out 🛸

- view big data quickly with the data explorer
- fully featured console + plots + variables + connections pane
- view parquet, csv, csv.gz data in 1 click
- preview quarto/app output inside the IDE

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Jan 30

Would love to see ya at the Hangout today!

If you haven't been before...every Thursday at 12 ET we gather (virtually) as a community for an open discussion and each week a different leader joins to kick off the conversation with us.

All are welcome! 🗓️ www.addevent.com/event/Qv9211...

Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Jan 29

oops looks like my change to the title to say 11am ET / 8amPT is not carrying over! 🙈

Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Jan 28

So you built a model and are about to share with others...how do you communicate its purpose, how you made it, appropriate use cases?

Join on YouTube @ 11am Jan 29th with @juliasilge.com for a workflow demo using a model to predict attrition

Save to 🗓️: pos.it/team-demo

youtu.be/iNtgunGg86o?...

Jan 29 @ 11am ET / 9am PT | Model cards with vetiver for transparent, responsible reporting

YouTube video by Posit PBC

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Jan 9

About to jump in the Data Science Hangout room if you want to join!

Richard & Michael at Posit will join us to chat about gt and Great Tables, amazing data frame stylers for R and Python 🤩

You can add it to your calendar here: www.addevent.com/event/Qv9211...

Be there at 12 ET today (Thurs, 1/9)

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Libby Heeren @libbyheeren.bsky.social · Dec 6

I've never used DuckDB, mostly because I haven't had a need for it (we don't all have the same needs!). Can anyone help me understand the problem DuckDB solves for them and let me ask them dumb questions? I get the chance to talk with the creator of DuckDB (and so will you) and I'm excited! #DataBS

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Nov 27

Happening now! youtu.be/pnEjYNgOG9c?...

TODAY 11 AM ET | Running tidymodel prediction workflows inside databases with orbital and Snowflake

YouTube video by Posit PBC

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Martin Stein @martinstein.bsky.social · Nov 25

Thank you, @posit.co! Coffee tastes even better today!

A special thanks for having me as a guest at Posit's Data Science Hangout with @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social.

What a wonderful community and audience—you all truly made my day!

#rstats #stats #datascience #python

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Hadley Wickham @hadley.nz · Nov 25

I'm writing up a brief history of the tidyverse? What do you want to know about it? #rstats

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Stand with Chicago @opus1993.bsky.social · Nov 18

A @libbyheeren.bsky.social post on the Thursday hangout crew

posit.co/blog/the-val...

Data Career Insights: The value of curiosity and how to cultivate a curious mind - Posit

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Rachael Dempsey @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social · Nov 8

Getting a logo to appear in exactly the right spot is something I struggle with for company branded Quarto report 🫠

Garrick and I are chatting about unified branding on Nov 12 @ 1pm ET. He's been working on something cool & would love to get feedback

RSVP here to join us: evt.to/eghemgeew

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Eric Leung @erictleung.bsky.social · Oct 25

I attend a posit data science hangout this week, and this blog post I think was shared in the chat. some great nuggets of career advice like this one:

"Get clear about what you like doing, and find teammates who are excited by the stuff you don’t enjoy."

posit.co/blog/lessons...

Data Career Insights: Lessons from four senior leaders in the data space - Posit

Discover career development insights from four Data Science Hangout leaders who share critical lessons on growing your skills, building confidence, protecting your time, and improving communication.

posit.co

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Emily Riederer @emilyriederer.bsky.social · Oct 31

Making things "pretty" has never been where I find the most joy in data work. So, I'm super excited about @posit.co 's {brand.yml} framework for adding unified styling across Quarto, Shiny, and more at minimal effort 🤩

posit-dev.github.io/brand-yml/

Site also featuring best at-a-glance roadmap

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