Posit, the developer company behind RStudio, a popular IDE software for the R language, has recently introduced a new IDE software developed from Visual Studio Code called Positron.
Describing itself as an IDE for the data science industry, Positron supports programming in multiple languages and is designed for users of VS Code or Jupyterlab working in data science with Python or R. If current software features are not sufficient, Positron aims to provide advanced features and greater customization abilities.
Positron focuses on the primary languages of Python and R, with the option to add other languages through extensions (supporting VS Code extensions). The Positron project is developed as open-source on GitHub, and Posit will continue to develop it alongside RStudio, moving away from old tools to focus on new advancements.
Currently in the early stages of development, Positron’s user interface mirrors that of VS Code, supporting Python and R from the start without requiring additional extensions. Posit states they will gradually add features for other data science tasks in the future.
TLDR: Posit, known for RStudio, has launched Positron, a new IDE software developed from Visual Studio Code tailored for data science users working with Python and R, offering advanced features and customization options. The project is open-source on GitHub and will evolve alongside RStudio.
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