differences for PR #304

Author: actions-user

01-r-basics.md

@@ -144,6 +144,26 @@ In the 'Environment' window you will also get a table:
 The 'Environment' window allows you to keep track of the objects you have
 created in R.
 
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+:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::  callout
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+## Tip: Use of white space for readability
+
+The white spaces surrounding the assignment operator `<-` in the example 
+above (`first_value <- 1`) is unnecessary. However, it does make your code 
+easier to read. There are several style guides you can follow, and choosing 
+one is up to you, but consistency is key!
+
+A style guide we recommend is the Tidyverse [style guide](https://style.tidyverse.org/). 
+As they say:
+
+"Good coding style is like correct punctuation: you can manage without it, butitsuremakesthingseasiertoread."
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 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::  challenge
 
 ## Exercise: Create some objects in R
@@ -193,8 +213,9 @@ Here are some important details about naming objects in R.
   a colored highlight or RStudio gives you a suggested autocompletion you have
   chosen a name that has a reserved meaning.
 - **Use the recommended assignment operator**: In R, we use '\<- ' as the
-  preferred assignment operator. '=' works too, but is most commonly used in
-  passing arguments to functions (more on functions later). There is a shortcut
+  preferred assignment operator, which is recommended by the Tidyverse 
+  [style guide](https://style.tidyverse.org/) discussed above. '=' works too, but is most 
+  commonly used in passing arguments to functions (more on functions later). There is a shortcut
   for the R assignment operator:
   - Windows execution shortcut: <KBD>Alt</KBD>\+<KBD>\-</KBD>
   - Mac execution shortcut: <KBD>Option</KBD>\+<KBD>\-</KBD>

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