Early Development and Features

  • S Language Influence: R’s syntax and structure were heavily influenced by the S language, which was designed for statistical computing. This heritage is evident in R’s data structures, such as vectors, lists, and data frames, making it intuitive for statisticians.
  • Functional Programming: R supports functional programming paradigms, allowing users to write concise and expressive code. This feature has attracted programmers from different backgrounds.

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