DataCamp

Parallel Programming in R

Engineering and Technology

Short Description

Unlock the power of parallel computing in R. Enhance your data analysis skills, speed up computations, and process large datasets effortlessly.

Long Description

Enhance Code Efficiency through Parallel Programming The R programming language is an integral component of the modern technology stack. However, there are instances where R code may experience prolonged execution times. Fortunately, most contemporary computers are equipped with multiple processors. This comprehensive course on parallel programming aims to optimize your code's performance by leveraging the existing hardware resources. Master Fundamental Concepts Throughout this course, you will systematically acquire a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts associated with parallel programming. You will gain proficiency in profiling and benchmarking common computations such as bootstraps and function mappings. Additionally, you will develop the ability to identify operations that can be effectively parallelized. Leverage R Packages for Parallelization As you progress, you will explore a suite of mature R packages, including parallel, foreach, and future. These packages will enable you to parallelize operations involving lists, matrices, and data frames. Through a series of practical exercises, you will acquire the necessary skills to optimize the execution time of nested for loops. Furthermore, you will learn how to effectively monitor, debug, and resolve reproducibility issues that may arise when working with parallelized code. Optimize Your Existing Code Equipped with these powerful tools, you will be capable of writing parallelized code that significantly enhances performance. By the end of the course, you will possess the expertise to parallelize and maintain existing code in a principled manner, ensuring optimal efficiency.

Course Details

Duration
4 hours
Format
Short Course
Price
USD39.00
Course Link
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Description
DataCamp is an online learning platform that offers interactive courses and tutorials for data science and analytics. It provides a wide range of courses covering topics such as Python, R, SQL, machine learning, data visualization, and more. The platform offers a hands-on learning experience through coding exercises and projects, allowing users to practice and apply their skills in real-world scenarios. DataCamp also offers a personalized learning experience with adaptive learning technology that adjusts the course content based on the user's skill level and progress. It is widely used by individuals, professionals, and organizations to enhance their data science skills and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field.