Object-Oriented Programming with S3 and R6 in R Course

Name: Object-Oriented Programming with S3 and R6 in R
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Object-Oriented Programming with S3 and R6 in R

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Updated 08/2024

Manage the complexity in your code using object-oriented programming with the S3 and R6 systems.

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Course Description

Object-oriented programming (OOP) lets you specify relationships between functions and the objects that they can act on, helping you manage complexity in your code. This is an intermediate level course, providing an introduction to OOP, using the S3 and R6 systems. S3 is a great day-to-day R programming tool that simplifies some of the functions that you write. R6 is especially useful for industry-specific analyses, working with web APIs, and building GUIs.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Writing Functions in R

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Learn what object-oriented programming (OOP) consists of, when to use it, and what OOP systems are available in R. You'll also learn how R identifies different types of variable, using classes, types, and modes.

What is Object-Oriented Programming?

50 XP

Should I OOP?

50 XP

You've Already Been Working With Objects

100 XP

The Nine Systems

50 XP

Which Systems Should I Use?

50 XP

How does R Distinguish Variables?

50 XP

What's my type?

100 XP

Assigning Classes

50 XP

Make it Classy (1)

100 XP

Make it Classy (2)

50 XP

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Using S3

S3 is a very simple object-oriented system that lets you define different behavior for functions, depending upon their input argument. This chapter explains how to use S3, and how generics and methods work.

Generics and Methods or Function Overload

50 XP

What's in a Name?

50 XP

Creating a Generic Function

100 XP

Creating an S3 Method (1)

100 XP

Creating an S3 method (2)

100 XP

Methodical Thinking

50 XP

Finding Available Methods (1)

100 XP

Finding Available Methods (2)

50 XP

Method Lookup for Primitive Generics

50 XP

Primitive Generic Functions

100 XP

Who is Calling?

50 XP

Too Much Class

50 XP

Very Classy

100 XP

Writing the Next Method

100 XP

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Using R6

Learn how to define R6 classes, and to create R6 objects. You'll also learn about the structure of R6 classes, and how to separate the user interface from the implementation details.

The Object Factory

50 XP

Specifying the Microwave Oven Class

100 XP

Making Microwave Ovens

100 XP

Hiding Complexity with Encapsulation

50 XP

Learning to Cook

100 XP

Close the Door

100 XP

First Thing's First

100 XP

Getting and Setting with Active Bindings

50 XP

Read the Rating

100 XP

Control the Power

100 XP

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R6 Inheritance

Learn how to inherit from an R6 class, and how the relationship between parent and child classes works.

Propagating Functionality with Inheritance

50 XP

Specifying a Fancy Microwave Oven

100 XP

Who's the Daddy?

50 XP

Making a Fancy Microwave Oven

100 XP

Embrace, Extend, Override

50 XP

Extending the Cooking Capabilities

100 XP

Overriding the Cooking Capabilities

100 XP

Multiple Levels of Inheritance

50 XP

Exposing your Parent

100 XP

Over-Overriding the Cooking Capabilities

100 XP

Remembering Your Origins

50 XP

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Advanced R6 Usage

Complete your mastery of R6 by learning about advanced topics such as copying by reference, shared fields, cloning objects, and finalizing objects.

Environments, Reference Behavior, & Shared Fields

50 XP

Working with Environments (1)

100 XP

Working with Environments (2)

100 XP

Static Electricity

100 XP

Cloning R6 Objects

50 XP

Attack of the Clones (1)

100 XP

Attack of the Clones (2)

100 XP

Shut it Down

50 XP

The Final Countdown

50 XP

This is the End (of an R6 Object)

100 XP

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FAQs

What is the difference between S3 and R6 object systems covered in this course?

S3 is a simple system that changes function behavior based on input type, useful for everyday R programming. R6 supports encapsulation and is better suited for APIs, GUIs, and industry applications.

Do I need prior experience with object-oriented programming?

No prior OOP experience is needed. The course provides an introduction to OOP concepts before teaching you how to apply them using the S3 and R6 systems in R.

What practical applications of R6 does the course demonstrate?

R6 is shown to be useful for industry-specific analyses, working with web APIs, and building graphical user interfaces, giving you tools for professional R development.

How many chapters does this course have and how long does it take?

The course has 5 chapters with 55 exercises. Most learners complete it in about 3.4 hours, though the estimated time is 240 minutes.

What prerequisites are recommended for this course?

You should complete Introduction to R, Intermediate R, Introduction to Writing Functions in R, and Introduction to the Tidyverse before taking this intermediate-level course.

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Prerequisites

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Using S3

Using R6

R6 Inheritance

Advanced R6 Usage

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