I mentioned at the outset that R syntax is a bit quirky, especially if your frame of reference is, well, pretty much any other programming language. Here are some unusual traits of the language you may find useful to understand as you embark on your journey to learn R.

[This story is part of Computerworld‘s “Beginner’s guide to R.” To read from the beginning, check out the introduction; there are links on that page to the other pieces in the series.]

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