Rachael Dempsey

Streamline data app development in Positron with the App Preview feature. 🪟

No more context-switching! Now you can run & debug your #RStats and #Python data apps (Shiny, Streamlit, Dash, etc.) right inside Positron's integrated Viewer pane.

Learn more: positron.posit.co/develop-data...

My dear #databs, what is conf season for if not unhinged good times? NOW ACCEPTING PAW-POSALS FOR PAWSIT CONF 😂

Challenge: get a cute pic of your pet (w/ #posit, #rstats, #Python merch/stickers if you can!) + submit a funny talk name. Pet puns heavily encouraged!
Submit: forms.gle/CDm9kmWw7uLF...

A testimonial quote on a dark blue background. The text reads: “Positron feels like stepping into the future of data science. I work in both R and Python daily, and switching between projects has never been easier. With built-in version control, a lightning-fast data explorer, and automatic code formatting, my workflow is pure joy — building apps, packages, reports, or teaching materials has never felt this seamless.” — Christoph Scheuch, Founder, Tidy Intelligence.

I’m a big fan of the Positron IDE, so when @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social‬ asked me to provide a testimonial, I didn’t hesitate 🙏

smarties candy

I haven't thought about this candy in a long time!

OK! I asked & the universe delivered! Come chill with Rachael, me, & a crew of smarties to learn how Orbital works. TODAY! Wed Jul 30th @ 11am ET!

So curious about predictive models running in a SQL database ⚡️⚡️⚡️ which sounds like Old Magic. #databs #rstats

Register:
events.zoom.us/ev/Ajss5j9Ve...

YouTube video by Posit PBC APRIL 30th: Easier data and asset sharing across projects and teams with {pins} and Databricks

the pins 📌 package gets a lot of love in the chat at community events - and we're excited to share a workflow today!

this one was asked about specifically at a Data Science Hangout!

....we're talking about pins + Databricks with @theotheredgar.bsky.social at 11am ET!

youtu.be/ab4CIlafsbo?...

As a follow-up, I'm getting together with James @ Posit, Weston @ Databricks and a few community members who had additional Q&A on using Posit x Databricks together.

2pm ET April 8th

If you'd like to join us here's some more details: www.addevent.com/event/hf2530...

Victoria L Prince April 3, 2025

It's just about Data Science Hangout time! Hope to see y'all in about 10 minutes :) posit.co/data-science...

Join us w/ Jay Timmerman, Head of Data Science & AI Platforms @ Biogen today! 12pm ET 👏

First time? Every Thursday we gather for a big open discussion, where a different leader joins to help kick off the conversation about leadership, career lessons, workflows, & much more.

pos.it/dsh

Johnson & Johnson's Open Source Journey with R in Clinical Trials YouTube video by Posit PBC

Listening in to the Johnson & Johnson team sharing their open source journey with R in Clinical Trials 🤩 look like there was a technical difficulty at the beginning, so wanted to make sure we all have the link here: www.youtube.com/live/_bqeYh2...

Pretty amazing to see over 400 of us joining live

🧵 I've been talking to a lot of people about #tidytuesday / #pydytuesday. Here's an observation I want to discuss: the majority of people who want to participate in the social aspect online, but don't, hold back because they're afraid of looking dumb, unimpressive, or otherwise silly. #databs

#positpythonchallenge

okay, what’s the big deal with the new #PositronIDE??? here’s my quick pitch for you to try it out 🛸

- view big data quickly with the data explorer
- fully featured console + plots + variables + connections pane
- view parquet, csv, csv.gz data in 1 click
- preview quarto/app output inside the IDE

Would love to see ya at the Hangout today!

If you haven't been before...every Thursday at 12 ET we gather (virtually) as a community for an open discussion and each week a different leader joins to kick off the conversation with us.

All are welcome! 🗓️ www.addevent.com/event/Qv9211...

oops looks like my change to the title to say 11am ET / 8amPT is not carrying over! 🙈

YouTube video by Posit PBC Jan 29 @ 11am ET / 9am PT | Model cards with vetiver for transparent, responsible reporting

So you built a model and are about to share with others...how do you communicate its purpose, how you made it, appropriate use cases?

Join on YouTube @ 11am Jan 29th with @juliasilge.com for a workflow demo using a model to predict attrition

Save to 🗓️: pos.it/team-demo

youtu.be/iNtgunGg86o?...

About to jump in the Data Science Hangout room if you want to join!

Richard & Michael at Posit will join us to chat about gt and Great Tables, amazing data frame stylers for R and Python 🤩

You can add it to your calendar here: www.addevent.com/event/Qv9211...

Be there at 12 ET today (Thurs, 1/9)

I've never used DuckDB, mostly because I haven't had a need for it (we don't all have the same needs!). Can anyone help me understand the problem DuckDB solves for them and let me ask them dumb questions? I get the chance to talk with the creator of DuckDB (and so will you) and I'm excited! #DataBS

YouTube video by Posit PBC TODAY 11 AM ET | Running tidymodel prediction workflows inside databases with orbital and Snowflake

Happening now! youtu.be/pnEjYNgOG9c?...

Thank you, @posit.co! Coffee tastes even better today!

A special thanks for having me as a guest at Posit's Data Science Hangout with @rachaeldempsey.bsky.social.

What a wonderful community and audience—you all truly made my day!

#rstats #stats #datascience #python

I'm writing up a brief history of the tidyverse? What do you want to know about it? #rstats

Data Career Insights: The value of curiosity and how to cultivate a curious mind - Posit

A @libbyheeren.bsky.social post on the Thursday hangout crew

posit.co/blog/the-val...

Getting a logo to appear in exactly the right spot is something I struggle with for company branded Quarto report 🫠

Garrick and I are chatting about unified branding on Nov 12 @ 1pm ET. He's been working on something cool & would love to get feedback

RSVP here to join us: evt.to/eghemgeew

Data Career Insights: Lessons from four senior leaders in the data space - Posit Discover career development insights from four Data Science Hangout leaders who share critical lessons on growing your skills, building confidence, protecting your time, and improving communication.

I attend a posit data science hangout this week, and this blog post I think was shared in the chat. some great nuggets of career advice like this one:

"Get clear about what you like doing, and find teammates who are excited by the stuff you don’t enjoy."

posit.co/blog/lessons...

Making things "pretty" has never been where I find the most joy in data work. So, I'm super excited about @posit.co 's {brand.yml} framework for adding unified styling across Quarto, Shiny, and more at minimal effort 🤩

posit-dev.github.io/brand-yml/

Site also featuring best at-a-glance roadmap

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Found out after attending the Posit Data Science Hangout that all the data people hang out here!

photos of 22 featured leaders from the life science industry at the data science hangout

Opening up the 3rd day of R/Pharma by talking about one of my favorite things - community 🥰

Here are the links I mentioned:
🌱 Data Science Hangout (every Thurs @ 12 ET): posit.co/data-science...
🌱 GSK Webinar on Nov 7th: pos.it/gsk
🌱 Community Builder website: pos.it/community-bu...

The last Wednesday of each month I host a Workflow Demo with various Posit folks 💛

Tomorrow Oct 30th @ 11am ET Ryan Johnson will share how to use #Quarto & #Shiny to create #Typst PDFs dynamically 🎉

add to 🗓️: pos.it/team-demo
I know it's during R/Pharma 😬 so please know it's recorded too!