To program with R, we can use any text editor and a simple command-line interface. Both of these tools are already present on any operating system, so if you don't want to install anything more, you will be able to ignore this step.
Some find it more convenient to use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE); in this case, as there are several available, both free and paid, you'll be spoilt for choice. Having to make a choice, I prefer the RStudio environment.
RStudio is a set of integrated tools designed to help you be more productive with R. It includes a console, syntax-highlighting editor that supports direct code execution, and a variety of robust tools for plotting, viewing history, debugging, and managing your workspace. ...
