In December 2019 my InfoWorld colleague Sharon Machlis wrote an article called “How to merge data in R using R merge, dplyr, or data.table.” Sharon is a whiz at R programming, and analytics in general ...

Python’s package ecosystem lets you leverage the work of millions of other Python developers with a simple pip install command. And Python’s virtual environments let you isolate projects and their ...

Why it matters: Automation reduces human error, boosts productivity, and frees you from repetitive work so you can focus on what truly matters. Where it works: From file management and web scraping to ...