R has six main data types: numeric, integer, character, factor, logical. Datasets often combine multiple data types. Complex data type is rarely used in practice
R lacks exact += and ++ operators like C++, C#, Java
Data Science is highly in-demand in technology world. Companies need data analysts to analyze massive data for business growth. Data Science is considered "sexiest job of 21st century" by Harvard Business Review
R is a statistical programming language developed by Ross Ihaka and Robert Gentleman. It's free, open source, and runs entirely through text interface. Unlike other statistical software, R doesn't have graphical user interface
12-week curriculum with 26 lessons focusing on classic machine learning. Uses Scikit-learn library and avoids deep learning. Includes pre- and post-lesson quizzes, assignments, and solutions. Available in both Python and R programming languages
Prophet follows sklearn model API with ds and y dataframe input. Data format should be YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS. Fitting takes 1-5 seconds and creates forecast object. Predictions made using Prophet.make_future_dataframe. Plotting available through Prophet.plot and Prophet.plot_components