Piping

Pipes let us combine chains of functions

Often we have many steps of data processing to wrangle it appropriately. Rather than having to save every intermediate step, we can use pipes to create chains of steps.

Learning objectives

• Learn when to use pipes
• Compare base R and tidyverse pipes
• Apply pipes to optimize coding

Pre-meeting

To prepare for this class meeting, please do the following:

• Read R4DS2 5

Class meeting

• Base R vs. tidyverse pipes
• Piping basics
• Advanced piping
• Slides and Code

Homework after the class meeting

Wrap up this lesson

• Complete the exercises

For next class meeting

• Read R4DS2 4.2