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.