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Nice writeup, but you should learn the Tidyverse

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Yes, there could be 60+ functions, but rectangling data is complex. I am also sure it is long-tailed, i.e., 5-10 will cover 80-90% of your cases. Also, moving away from base R will help you address your very first point: syntax aesthetics.

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Review the writeup and the discussion in this issue, focusing on the proposal to teach Tidyverse tools instead of relying on base R. Before making changes, establish which sections are in scope and what an acceptable Tidyverse-oriented revision would look like; the issue does not name files or tests.

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