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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Shiny

  • Overview of Shiny and its operational mechanics
  • Installation procedures and initial configuration
  • Reviewing Shiny examples and the official gallery

UI and Server Architecture

  • Analyzing the structure of ui.R and server.R components
  • Utilizing fluidPage(), sidebarLayout(), and other layout functions
  • Structuring user inputs and application outputs

Reactivity and Dynamic Interactions

  • Understanding reactive expressions and observer functions
  • Managing app behavior through reactive inputs
  • Identifying and resolving reactivity-related issues

Data Visualization and Reporting

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

Advanced UI and Customization

  • Incorporating tabs, conditional panels, and modal windows
  • Applying custom CSS styles and themes
  • Leveraging Shiny modules to enhance code reusability

Deployment and Hosting

  • Launching apps on Posit Cloud or Shinyapps.io
  • Executing apps locally and via Shiny Server
  • Overseeing 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 Next Steps

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of R programming principles
  • Practical experience in data analysis or visualization
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is advantageous but not mandatory

Target Audience

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

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