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Posit @posit.co · 1h

Announcing Positron Assistant: Your AI co-pilot for data science workflows within #Positron!

This AI client brings deep LLM integration for chat & inline code completions. Generate code, refactor, debug, get smart project suggestions, all in your IDE.

Learn more: positron.posit.co/assistant.html

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Simon P. Couch @simonpcouch.com · 2h

ICYMI, @sara-altman.bsky.social and I have been writing a biweekly newsletter on AI and open source data science on the @posit.co blog!

A bit about how that came to be on my #rstats blog: www.simonpcouch.com/blog/2025-10...

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Posit @posit.co · 1d

posit::conf(2025) Recap: Positron GA, The Future of AI Workflows, & More

What an incredible week at posit::conf(2025)! We're excited to share the biggest news from the conference.

Learn more about these announcements, product capabilities, and customer success stories: posit.co/blog/posit-c...

People chatting by the Posit Product Lounge, text says posit conf 2025

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Posit @posit.co · 1d

Posit is proud to be an exhibitor at the American Conference on Pharmacometrics (ACoP 2025) in Aurora, CO! We’ll be at booth #19 from October 18-21.

Pick up some stickers and cheatsheets, or stop by and say hi to our team onsite! See you there!

The future of pharma is open source
Posit at American Conference on Pharmacometrics 2025
Aurora, Colorado Oct 18-21

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Charlie Gao @shikokuchuo.net · 2d

mirai 2.5.1 released.

mirai.r-lib.org

This is a patch release, but brings a new synchronous mode: `daemons(sync = TRUE)` runs your code in the same process. This means you can now drop into a browser session *within* your mirai #rstats code!

p.s. amazing hex stickers made by someone @posit.co!!

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Posit @posit.co · 5d

Join Posit and our partners, Regeneron and Atorus, for a live, 60-minute webinar on October 21st at 12 PM ET.

If you're focused on reproducibility, speed, and scaling R-based insights in clinical reporting, this is a must-attend session.

Register now to secure your spot: posit.co/webinar/acce...

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Posit @posit.co · 6d

We're excited to announce that Posit has been recognized as a "One to Watch" for AI/ML Development & Deployment in Snowflake's 2026 Modern Marketing Data Stack Report! 🚀

Read the full announcement for details on how we fuel success in AI/ML development and deployment: posit.co/blog/posit-r...

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Posit @posit.co · 7d

Looking to use Quarto inside Positron, our new IDE for data science? We’ve released a video and guide for getting started.

Positron makes Quarto easy: Quarto is pre-installed, you get dedicated buttons for tasks like "Preview," and full coding support.

Learn more: posit.co/blog/create-...

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Thomas Lin Pedersen @thomasp85.com · 7d

🎨 Theming got a huge overhaul with the latest #ggplot2 release. In honour of that @teunbrand.bsky.social has written a comprehensive deep-dive into styling your plots, covering both old and new functionality. Grab a coffee and dive in!

#rstats

ggplot2 styling

This post discusses one function in ggplot2: `theme()`. Find out about the glamour of graphics in this deep-dive article.

www.tidyverse.org

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Posit @posit.co · 7d

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ALT: a rock and roll sign that is burning brightly

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Posit @posit.co · 8d

The new ggplot2 4.0.0 is here! 🎉

This major update includes a foundational rewrite of S7 and user benefits such as smarter labeling and a revamped theming system.

Check the details: www.tidyverse.org/blog/2025/09...

BONUS: Join the release party on Oct 3, 3pm ET. bit.ly/join-gg-extenders

#RStats

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Posit @posit.co · 9d

A data scientist and product owner shares her take on why the new Positron IDE is a game-changer for her workflow.

Learn how Dr. Claire Welsh of The Strategy Unit uses Positron to streamline everything from project management to documentation.

Read her insights: posit.co/blog/positro...

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Posit @posit.co · 11d

🚀 The 3rd edition of the Posit AI Newsletter is out now!

Curated by @sara-altman.bsky.social and @simonpcouch.com, this biweekly newsletter keeps you up to speed with #AI.

This week: the #Claude degradation incident, posit::conf AI talks, and what "agents" actually are.

📬 posit.co/blog/2025-09...

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Posit @posit.co · 13d

📈 🔎 Dive into data exploration with Positron! @ivelasq3.bsky.social reveals how to utilize the data explorer and summary panel to analyze datasets effectively.

📆 Don't forget to register for our next Positron Workflow Demo on October 29th at 11am ET - events.zoom.us/ev/Ajss5j9Ve...

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Posit @posit.co · 13d

Want to win the 2025 Table Contest? Get inspired by @bamattre.bsky.social's interactive table, which turns the Board Game Geek database into a practical tool ✨

His entry: bamattre.github.io/boardgames/

Submit your table using any #RStats or #Python package!

Details: github.com/rich-iannone...

Top Ranked Board Game Table Contest Entry

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Thomas Lin Pedersen @thomasp85.com · 14d

I am super hyped to finally share the first release of plumber2 with all of you. This has been the center of my attention for a big part of 2025 and I hope you'll find it a worthy update to the venerable plumber package.

The blog post will tell you more

#rstats

plumber2 0.1.0

plumber2, a complete rewrite of plumber, has landed on CRAN, providing a modern, future proof solution for creating web servers in R. Read all about the new features here.

www.tidyverse.org

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Andrew Holz @andrewholz.bsky.social · 15d

In case you missed it in all the posit::conf 2025 content, checking out part 3 of Veerle van Leemput's series on building your first AI powered app is worth checking out! shiny.posit.co/blog/posts/s...

Shiny - Build Your First LLM App with Shiny for Python or R

Shiny is a package that makes it easy to create interactive web apps using R and Python.

shiny.posit.co

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Posit @posit.co · 15d

A state environmental agency faced "knowledge silos" and tedious manual work. Their solution? Posit Academy's #RStats training.

Teams now save up to 25 hours/week by automating workflows, with one new script saving ~4 weeks of work/year.

Learn about their success story: posit.co/blog/posit-a...

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Posit @posit.co · 15d

Heading to Snowflake World Tour London? Let’s meet!

Visit the Posit booth for a quick look at how Posit is integrated with Snowflake’s Native Apps.

Stop by our booth or book a meeting with a Posit expert: posit.co/events/snowf...

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Posit @posit.co · 16d

💡 What happens when you take everything you've learned about LLMs… and turn it into an app people can actually use?

In Part 3 of The Shiny Side of LLMs, we build DeckCheck — a Shiny app (#RStats & #Python) that acts like your Presentation Rehearsal Buddy.

Read more 👉 shiny.posit.co/blog/posts/s...

Shiny - Build Your First LLM App with Shiny for Python or R

Shiny is a package that makes it easy to create interactive web apps using R and Python.

shiny.posit.co

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Posit @posit.co · 18d

Talks. Keynotes. Connections. That's a wrap on posit::conf(2025)!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved seeing you soak up knowledge, share your projects, and connect with your data community.

We can't wait to see you all again at posit::conf(2026) in Houston!

#PositConf2025

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Posit @posit.co · 19d

Thank you! We've logged the request for next year 👍

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Posit @posit.co · 20d

Discover how to bridge the gap between powerful open-source tools and enterprise-grade requirements. This guide shows you a 5-step process to build and deploy a secure, interactive LLM application using the Posit Team Native App in Snowflake.

Learn more! medium.com/snowflake/fr...

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Posit @posit.co · 20d

📣 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

Introducing Positron, a free code editor built specifically for data science.

Learn more about what you can do with Positron: posit.co/blog/positro...

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Posit @posit.co · 21d

We’re live in Atlanta — the first day of posit::conf(2025) keynotes, talks, and breakout sessions is here!

The energy is high, the sessions are packed, and the community is in full force.

Tag your first-day feels → #PositConf2025

#WeGoLive #ReadySetData #AtlantaConfVibes #rstats #python

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