Install R and RStudio

To work with R, you will need to install two pieces of software.

• R. This is the actual R software, that is used to run R code.
• RStudio. This is a graphical user interface (GUI) that makes working with R much easier and prettier.

Both programs can be downloaded for free, and are available for all main operating systems (Windows, macOS and Linux).

Installing R

To install R, you can download it from the CRAN (comprehensive R Archive Network) website. Do not be alarmed by the website’s 90’s aesthetics. The website is legit.

Installing RStudio

RStudio can be downloaded from the posit.co website, which is the developer of RStudio. Make sure to pick the latest version available for your operating system.