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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 28/09/2026

If you have sensitive data, how (if at all) do you use AI? Just chat with LLMs on the web (so they don't have access to your data)? Anonymize your data before using it with Claude Code (or similar)? Not use AI at all? #rstats

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 03/09/2026

Recently made a tool to help me receive spreadsheets in the right format (see datareceipt.io). I'm not sure how useful this is for others. Thoughts?

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Matt Cowgill @mattcowgill.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

This report — every word, table, and chart — was made in #rstats www.dewr.gov.au/workplace-re...

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 23/06/2026

I kick off a new livestream series in an hour: building reports end to end with AI. My friend Claude and I will set up our project and begin collecting, cleaning, and tidying the data. Join me! #rstats www.youtube.com/live/paTI3Ne...

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Using AI to collect data

YouTube video by R for the Rest of Us

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 18/06/2026

Is Google Meet actually good now?

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 11/06/2026

Most AI tools skip past messy data to get to the answer. Posit's new agent actually stops and asks the hard questions first. A different way to think about what coding assistants should do. It's the focus of our newest episode: rfortherestofus.com/2026/06/podcast… #rstats

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 03/06/2026

I'm starting a new email, every other Thursday called Field Notes on AI. I'll share my thoughts on using LLMs for data work. First issue goes out tomorrow. Sign up → rfor.us/email

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 27/05/2026

Another thing I'm wondering: if you add skills from an external repo, do you typically add all of the skills in the repo or just choose individual skills?

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 20/05/2026

I've been hinting at this. Here it is: Ally. Retiring most @rfortherestofus.com courses, launching this instead. Here’s why. youtu.be/o9bWlxh1xdA

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Ally Announcement

YouTube video by R for the Rest of Us

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 19/05/2026

Tomorrow I’m announcing the biggest change to R for the Rest of Us since 2019. But keeping things as they are doesn't serve me, and it doesn't serve the people I built this for.

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 18/05/2026

What used to take 30 minutes can now be done in 30 seconds. R is changing. Announcing something new on Wednesday.

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 15/05/2026

I released a course on AI + R last year. I had to take it done a few weeks later as it was already obsolete. That failure is the reason I'm changing everything about R for the Rest of Us.

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 14/05/2026

For those of you adding agent skills to work with #rstats code, how do you actually add skills? Using npx skills add? Some other way?

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 13/05/2026

Asked my list earlier this year why course sales are dropping. Two answers, over and over: budget cuts and AI. I can't do much about the first. But I’m working on the second. More soon!

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 06/05/2026

Posted this on LinkedIn a bit ago, but forgot to post here (I'm bad at social media): Not to be too cryptic, but I'm planning the largest shift for R for the Rest of Us since I launched it in 2019 and it's both exciting and scary in equal measure.

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 27/04/2026

How are you using AI in your #rstats workflow? Do you use AI directly in your code editor or on the web? If you use AI in your editor, what tools are you using (Claude Code, Positron Assistant, Posit Assistant, etc)?

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R for the Rest of Us @rfortherestofus.com · 16/04/2026

We rebuilt our core R courses—now using Positron. More modern workflows. Built-in AI. Better debugging. 🎉 To celebrate the launch: Get 50% off paid courses through April 30. See updated courses: buff.ly/rdULEs7 #DataScience #RStats #Positron

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 15/04/2026

I've been quietly re-recording all of the core R for the Rest of Us courses to use Positron. They're dropping tomorrow with a big discount. #rstats If you want to be the first to know when they're live, you can sign up here:

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Emails to Help You on Your R Journey

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 06/02/2026

Checking whether your PDFs are accessible is important, but the tools to do so aren't great. That's why @joseph-barbier.bsky.social and I built a new R package: {pdfcheck}. Check it out and let us know what you think! rfortherestofus.com/2026/02/intr...

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Introducing the {pdfcheck} R package for checking the accessibility of PDFs

YouTube video by R for the Rest of Us

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 20/01/2026

For grouped summaries in #rstats, do you use group_by() + summarize() or the .by argument in summarize()?

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 16/01/2026

One of these reports was made in InDesign. The other was made in Quarto + Typst. Can you tell which is which?

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R for the Rest of Us @rfortherestofus.com · 22/12/2025

6 years of R for the Rest of Us! 🎂 2025 highlights: ✅ Spun off consulting into Clarity Data Studio ✅ 10 cohorts of R in 3 Months (400+ people!) ✅ $3,000+ donated to social & environmental causes Full year in review 👇 buff.ly/zDySVOU

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2025 Year in Review

R for the Rest of Us reflected on a successful 2025, highlighting team contributions, charity through sales, changes in courses, diverse training and more.

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 15/12/2025

With our R in 3 Months program, we give out multiple scholarships. However, some recipients barely participate at all. This is frustrating because we pass over other recipients who likely would participate further. Any ideas for how we can ensure that scholarship recipients actively participate?

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 04/12/2025

Just donated over $2,000 to the @nilc.org as part of our Black Friday fundraiser for @rfortherestofus.com. Thanks to everyone who bought courses!

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 01/12/2025

Ever since we started making documents in Quarto and Typst, I've wanted to make EVERYTHING in Quarto and Typst. Curious to learn how make documents like these? Boy, do I have the blog post for you! #rstats rfortherestofus.com/2025/11/quar...

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 19/11/2025

At 10:00am Pacific time, @joseph-barbier.bsky.social and I are doing a livestream answering your questions about making reports using Typst and Quarto. Join us and ask questions! Or, if you can't make it, ask your questions below! #rstats

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Making high-quality PDFs with Quarto and Typst (Livestream)

We recently published a massive blog post all about making custom PDF templates using Quarto and Typst. If you’re interested in creating beautiful, professio...

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 07/11/2025

AI note takers do many things well. Irony is not one of them.

Screenshot of notes saying: Trump administration increased enforcement of accessibility laws

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 27/10/2025

I'm writing a blog post on making high-quality reports with Quarto and Typst like the ones we recently made for the Johns Hopkins University International Vaccine Access Center. Anything in particular you want to know about how we make reports like these? #rstats

Screenshot of reports showing status of childhood immunization in Colorado

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 16/09/2025

Are you attending posit::conf this week in Atlanta! 👋 If you spot me, come say hi. I’ve got R for the Rest of Us and Clarity Data Studio swag to share. #rstats

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 10/09/2025

So smooth (if you get that joke, you are an #rstats nerd).

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 29/08/2025

Does anyone know why shapefiles for Michigan often end up looking oversimplified like this? #rstats code in the alt text.

An oversimplified map of Michigan made with ggplot. Code:

library(tigris)
library(tidyverse)
library(janitor)

options(tigris_use_cache = TRUE)

michigan <-
states(cb = FALSE) |>
clean_names() |>
filter(name == "Michigan")

michigan |>
ggplot() +
geom_sf()

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 28/08/2025

I gave the keynote at Cascadia R Conf 2025: “25 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with R.” R isn’t just for stats — it’s great for visualization, mapping, automation, and more. Watch the talk + get all the resources here: buff.ly/6svaIME Hope you learn something new! #rstats

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Twenty-Five Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with R

Explore 25 novel ways to utilize R, including pulling data from various sources, data visualization, mapping, using Quarto for reporting, automating tasks,.

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CascadiaRConference @cascadiarconf.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Think R is just for data analysis? Think again. David Keyes’ keynote, 25 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with R, from #CascadiaRConf2025 blasts that myth wide open. Want creativity, practicality, and real-world R hacks? This is your ticket. Watch it now: youtu.be/wrPrIRcOVr0 #rstats #datasci

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Keynote - David Keyes - 25 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with R #CascadiaRConf2025

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 30/07/2025

Running a business, you get some weird marketing pitches. Today's might be the weirdest: putting R for the Rest of Us on the side of a Nascar race race. I appreciate the sentiment, but not sure it's the best way for me to reach customers!

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 22/07/2025

🎉 Big news! After 5+ years of consulting work under the R for the Rest of Us name, I'm launching Clarity Data Studio. The name confusion was real – people thought we only did courses, not knowing about our consulting work building reports, websites, and more.

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 15/07/2025

I'm making a list of #rstats packages for data validation. I've got {pointblank} and {assertr}. What am I missing?

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 14/07/2025

I'm doing my biannual donations from R for the Rest of Us to support organizations fighting for social justice (rfortherestofus.com/1percent). I'd like to support those impacted by ICE raids. Anyone have recommendations for organizations to donate to?

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Nick Tierney @njtierney.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Had such a great time talking to @dgkeyes.com about #rstats, unit testing, and missing data. Thanks for making time, David!

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 01/07/2025

Going to San Francisco with my 9 year-old son next week. Where should we go?

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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Welcome to the first issue of RDM Weekly, a weekly roundup of Research Data Management resources! To kick off this newsletter, I will be doing a drawing for 1 free @rfortherestofus.com course for anyone who subscribes by Friday! Winner will be notified via email. open.substack.com/pub/rdmweekl...

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RDM Weekly - Issue 001

A weekly roundup of Research Data Management resources.

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 22/06/2025

Really enjoyed speaking to Cascadia R Conference today! Materials from my talk are at rfortherestofus.com/cascadia2025. #rstats

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 20/06/2025

Cascadia R Conf is tomorrow! I'll be giving the keynote: Twenty-Five Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with R. #rstats You can still register for the virtual conference: cascadiarconf.com

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David Keyes @dgkeyes.com · 16/06/2025

My book R for the Rest of Us: A Statistics-Free Introduction is available as part of the Humble Bundle. Pay what you want, get some great books, and support the Electronic Frontier Foundation at the same time! www.humblebundle.com/books/coding...

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Humble Tech Book Bundle: Coding for the Curious by No Starch

Learn JavaScript, Kotlin, and more with this outstanding library of coding and programming courses. Pay what you want & support charity!

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Garrick Aden-Buie @grrrck.xyz · 13/06/2025

I had a blast chatting about brand.yml with @rfortherestofus.com!

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CascadiaRConference @cascadiarconf.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🚨 Cascadia R Conf is hosting hands-on R workshops June 20 in Portland! Topics include GitHub, Rust, Shiny, GIS & more. Workshops are ticketed are going fast! Register today! 🔗 Info & registration: cascadiarconf.com #rstats #datascience

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CascadiaRConf

Cascadia R Conference is an R conference serving the Pacific Northwest region (Alaska/British Columbia/Washington/Oregon/California).

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Cédric Scherer @cedricscherer.com · 12/05/2025

Excited to launch "ggplot2 [un]charted" with @yan-holtz.bsky.social! 🎉 An online course to master #ggplot2 with exercises, quizzes, and modules—and hands-on code running in your browser! Still WIP—sign up now for a limited discount: 👉 www.ggplot2-uncharted.com #rstats #DataViz #DataVisualization

The landing page of the course "ggplot2 uncharted" with the title teasing it with "Master Data Visualizations with ggplot2".

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