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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Shiny

  • Overview of Shiny and its operational mechanics
  • Installation procedures and initial configuration
  • Exploring Shiny examples and the community gallery

UI and Server Architecture

  • Understanding the roles of ui.R and server.R components
  • Utilizing fluidPage(), sidebarLayout(), and other layout functions
  • Structuring inputs and outputs effectively

Reactivity and Dynamic Interactions

  • Working with reactive expressions and observers
  • Managing application behavior through reactive inputs
  • Identifying and resolving reactivity issues

Data Visualization and Reporting

  • Integrating ggplot2 and plotly within Shiny apps
  • Creating reactive tables using DT or reactable
  • Generating downloadable reports via rmarkdown

Advanced UI and Customization

  • Implementing tabs, conditional panels, and modal windows
  • Applying custom CSS and themes for enhanced aesthetics
  • Leveraging Shiny modules to promote code reusability

Deployment and Hosting

  • Deploying applications to Posit Cloud or Shinyapps.io
  • Running apps locally and on Shiny Server
  • Managing dependencies and version control

Case Study and Application Design

  • Constructing a comprehensive dashboard from the ground up
  • Implementing interactive filters and user-driven insights
  • Best practices for performance optimization, security, and scalability

Summary and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of R programming principles
  • Practical experience in data analysis or visualization
  • Familiarity with HTML and CSS is beneficial but not mandatory

Target Audience

  • Data analysts and scientists
  • R developers looking to create interactive dashboards
  • Researchers and educators who visualize data for public or internal stakeholders

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