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This page collects short pieces on R, Python, econometrics, data analysis, and related tools for empirical work.

Generate images with OpenAI

R

OpenAI

Tutorial

In this tutorial, we will explore how to generate images using OpenAI’s image generation API in R. The openai package provides a simple way to interact with OpenAI’s models…

LLMs in R and Python

R

Python

AI

Tutorial

We will use LLMs through HTTP APIs. ::: {.cell}

Personalised Exams at Scale: From Quarto to `tynding`

R

Quarto

Typst

Tutorial

I have been using Quarto for a while now. Reports, notes, blog posts, data analysis documents. It is one of my favourite tools for anything that mixes code and output.

Streamlining R Workflows: A Practitioner’s Guide to Data Management

R

Data Management

Tutorial

If the first line of your R script is
setwd("C:\\Users\\jenny\\path\\that\\only\\I\\have")
I will come into your office and SET YOUR COMPUTER ON FIRE 🔥.

Testing Python vs R

R

Python

Tutorial

As data analysts and researchers, we often toggle between R and Python. But how do they compare in terms of raw speed—especially for common tasks like grouped aggregation?