Welcome to USGS-R

USGS-R is a community of support for users of the R scientific programming language. USGS-R resources include R training materials, R tools for the retrieval and analysis of USGS data, and support for a growing group of USGS-R developers.

R is a flexible programming language that provides researchers with access to state-of-the-science analytical methods. Moreover, R is open-source and free to use for all. The USGS-R builds on the existing R community and provides resources for technical skill-building within USGS for all levels of expertise.

New to R

Why use R? - Learning about a new tool is daunting. Read more about some of the benefits of R proficiency.

Get started - Resources for installing R and other helpful links.

Get help - Stuck in the mud early in your R journey? Check out Getting help for quick tips and links.

R Users

GRAN - Find and update USGS packages from the Geological Survey R Archive Network.

Help for intermediate users - Asking and answering questions to the broader R community.

USGS-R Github - Find R tools and packages that are under active development.

R Developers

Contributing to USGS-R - How to add your USGS package to the USGS-R github organization.

Package Resources - Documentation for getting started with R package development.

Code style guide - Follow code style guidelines to make your code more readable and shareable.

GRAN - How to add your USGS package to GRAN.