Sunderland's hatred of Newcastle runs so deep, they only put "visitors" and not their rivals' badge on the scoreboard 😭

Slightly proud that my teenage children's Spotify ages are 35 and 73, respectively. I particularly enjoy telling them that I have the CD of the song they are listening to. The "35" would have been older, but Wicked spoiled it.

#AI in Production 2026 is now open for speaker submissions and registration! Date: 4–5 June, 2026 CFP deadline: 23 January 2026 Visit our website for more details: ai-in-production.jumpingrivers.com

BBC News - Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.

Interested in how #ai is being used in real life? Then come to our conference www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/ai-in-p... #rstats #python

In our latest post in our Python package development blog series, we discuss how to create a package in python, add documentation, testing and publish to PyPI. #datascience #package #development #python

Python 3.14 was released on 7th October. In our latest blog post we summarise the most interesting changes to the Python ecosystem in 2025 that affect data science. #Python #DataScience

First #rstats conference of 2026 added to jumpingrivers.github.io/meetingsR/ev... @user-conf.bsky.social 2026 in Poland

Getting ready for #positconf2025, my daughter has informed me that she doesn't want sweets brought back as they are "horrible"! I remember bringing the kids back conference "swag" and they were happy 😀

Our latest blog post is about Kubernetes! Our very own Shane Halloran shares real-world lessons from deploying Posit Workbench on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including practical debugging tips, and the importance of looking beyond the cluster when issues arise. #RStats #Kubernetes #Azure

Do you have a package you want us to assess at #positconf? Let us know, and we’ll present the results at the lunch and learn. jumpingrivers.typeform.com/to/FfWU3pV1 #rstats

So many wrong statements here, let's debunk: 1. The HTTPS protocol is not responsible for mishaps linked to expired certificates. All it asks is an authentic public key.

I am pleased to announce that together with some friends, we are organising a workshop on Non-Reversible MCMC Sampling, taking place at Newcastle University from 8–10 September 2025. Details on the programme and registration can be found at the workshop website (sites.google.com/view/probai-...).

Python package managers are essential tools that help developers install, manage, and update external libraries or packages used in Python projects. These packages can contain reusable code, modules, and functions developed by other programmers. #rstats #python #packagemanager

As part of our #rstats validation, we scan the dependencies for all CRAN packages. Surprisingly, the median number is only 3 (the maximum is 49).

Last week, I had lots of fun giving an #rstats talk at PSI where all images were removed - thanks to @mikeksmith.bsky.social's laptop. Since the final ten slides were screenshots, this was particularly interesting for the audience 🤨

We ditched CGI in the late 1990s because of the overhead of starting, executing and stopping a process for every incoming request... turns out modern servers (plus languages like Go or Rust with a fast startup time) mean CGI isn't such a bad idea any more! simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/5/c...

Not all R packages are clearly “good” or “risky”, most fall somewhere in between. This post introduces our scoring framework around package documentation. We investigate the different measures, then look at a few well known packages. #rstats #packagevalidation #softwaredevelopment

In regulated industries, Shiny apps must be reliable, reproducible, and well-documented. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and set up a lightweight, effective validation approach that scales with your needs. #rstats #ShinyAppValidation #testing

We are happy to share that alongside nine full-length sessions, this year’s conference (8–9 October) also features a lineup of fast-paced 5‑minute lightning talks. #ShinyInProduction #RStats #RShiny #ShinyApps #DataScience

So predictable that we’ll see an explosion of digital products selling “ideas for million dollar businesses” that you can “just vibe code quickly”. Basically: “buy my digital product for $500, spend $1,500 on Lovable / Claude Code and become a millionaire.” Another hype train

The popularity of an R package can be measured using package downloads and reverse dependencies. While these measures clearly have issues, they do provide a good indication of the package health. Our latest blog post looks at these measures in more detail. #rstats #validation #litmus

This year’s Shiny in Production Conference workshops cover the key aspects of building effective, production-ready Shiny apps: Testing for {shiny}, Asynchronous Shiny, Maps in Shiny, Figma & UI Design for Shiny. #ShinyInProduction #RStats #RShiny #ShinyApps

At Jumping Rivers, we've developed a scoring framework to help users assess R package quality. Our latest blog post, "R Package Quality: Validation and Beyond!", walks through this new framework and shares guiding principles that ensure the scores are fair, flexible, and context-aware. #rstats #R

We're happy to share the main talks for the Shiny in Production Conference 2025! This year's lineup includes some great talks on using Shiny in real-world projects, from building apps to scaling them in production. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! #ShinyInProduction #RStats #DataScience

Early bird registration for the Shiny in Production Conference closes at the end of the month, grab your ticket before then! We'll be announcing the selected speakers in the coming days. #ShinyInProduction #RStats #DataScience#Shiny#Shiny

We're happy to share that our Data Scientist, Pedro Silva, will be speaking at R/Medicine this Thursday. He’ll be presenting on “Validating Shiny Apps in Regulated Environments”, an important topic for anyone working with R in clinical or regulated settings. #RMedicine2025 #RStats #ClinicalResearch

Our latest blog post is about dealing with images on web pages - a task that used to be straightforward but has been made more complex in recent years by high-density screens and new file-formats with varying levels of browser support.

Can’t park there mate

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - WE ARE BACK! 🤩

If the news cycle is wearing you down, take a look at the BBC reporting from the cheese rolling. "Woman, 20, says 'I don't like cheese'" www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...

Shiny in Production is returning to The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne this October! The workshop day is lined up — to learn more and register, follow the link below. Speaker announcements for the main event coming soon. #ShinyInProduction #RStats#Shiny#Shiny #DataScience

fair play, that’s a decent signing

Following the US Navy's recent plane incidents, I'm honoured to be presenting their new corporate training video...

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I thought I was a convert to #ai, when it suggested it could fix an issue in #rstats {highlight}. Of course, it's just made-up code. But I did admire its confidence.

New version of R is out! Our Data Scientist, Russ Hyde, has put together a quick review of the key features and changes in R 4.5 — from new language features to graphics updates and more. 📝 Read the full blog post here: www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/whats-n... #rstats #Rprogramming #opensource

Our latest blog post collects together all our videos from Shiny in Production 2024 and looks ahead to Shiny in Production 2025. Why not come join us in Newcastle on the 8th and 9th of October? #ShinyInProduction#Shiny#Shiny #RStats #DataScience

🔍 Working in a regulated environment? Demonstrating that your go-to #rstats packages are fit for purpose can be challenging, especially when transparency and auditability are key. 📌 Link in the comments to learn more. #Litmus #rStats #Validation #RegulatoryCompliance #DataScience #OpenSource

New blog post on #rstats validation (www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/litmus-...) Link to the shiny application in the comments

You've still got 24 hours to submit an abstract! bsky.app/profile/jump...

Can someone please explain to me why a scone in the UK is a hot, moist, buttery cube of delight, while a scone in the US is what happens when a biscuit makes love to a dust bunny?

This week's Shiny in Production video is not one talk but four, as our brave quartet of lightning speakers try to cram everything they have to say into a six-minute time slot. #RStats #ShinyInProduction #DataScience #LightningTalks

Five years ago today, most historical UK monthly rainfall observations were not available to scientists. But the 66,000 pieces of paper containing the data had been scanned. With covid lockdown approaching we saw an opportunity to transcribe the data. #RainfallRescue began... 🧵

Real "Britain under WW2 rationing" vibe. Next up: Woolton Pie.

I'm somewhat confused. I was proud that UK trains are absolutely terrible...

Olaf Scholz mocked British railways over “broken tracks and bad trains”, claiming that "nothing works any more” in the UK. Turns out: Germany rail problems have become so bad that Deutsche Bahn long-distance service is less punctual than even the worst operator in Britain. www.ft.com/content/d3b6...

Abstract submission for the Shiny in Production Conference is now open! We’re looking for insightful case studies from diverse industries and applications. If you've used Shiny to solve real-world challenges, we’d like to hear your story! 📅 Submission Deadline: March 20th #Shiny #RStats

Part 2 of "Porting a Shiny App to Observable" is now up on our blog. If you missed part 1 we looked at the basics of how to construct an Observable app. In Part 2 we look at adding your own styles and at how to quickly deploy the app. #RStats #RProject #Shiny #Observable

DuckCon #6 starts in just two hours. Looking forward to seeing you in Amsterdam or online! duckdb.org/events/2025/...