Request Summary: As a data analyst and active Maven user, I’d love to see a dedicated R programming track on Maven, similar to the Python learning path. 💡 Why This Matters: 📊 R is Purpose-Built for Data Analysis: Unlike general-purpose languages, R is built for statistics, visualization, and data wrangling — areas at the heart of Maven’s mission. 🎨 Best-in-Class Visualizations: With packages like ggplot2, plotly, and shiny, R allows analysts to create publication-quality visual storytelling, which perfectly aligns with challenges like the Everest Dashboard or Power BI + Figma hybrid workflows. 🔎 Powerful for EDA & Cleaning: The tidyverse, janitor, and dplyr workflows in R make it ideal for transparent and reproducible data cleaning — a cornerstone of any data portfolio project. 🧠 Underrated in Job Prep: While Python is mainstream, many organizations use R internally, especially in academia, healthcare, government, and marketing. A dedicated R path could give learners a differentiated edge. 🤝 Community Interest is Growing: There’s a strong cohort of users using R for portfolio projects, visual storytelling, and data challenges. A guided path would unlock more engagement and upvotes on Maven Showcase. 🔧 Proposed Content Ideas: R for Data Analysts – Foundations Data Cleaning with dplyr & janitor Data Visualization with ggplot2 (Beginner to Advanced) Tidy Modeling & Forecasting with tidymodels Challenge Series: Recreate Famous Dashboards in R Exporting visuals for Figma + Portfolio Polish 🙌 Call to Action: If you use R or want to explore its benefits, upvote this request to let Maven know the demand exists. Let’s bring R into the spotlight on a platform built for analysts.
