R packages

R packages are like specialized toolkits or sets of pre-made tools that extend the capabilities of the R programming language. They contain functions, datasets, and code designed for specific tasks, such as statistical analysis, data visualization, or machine learning. By installing and loading a package, users can quickly access complex features without building them from scratch, making data analysis more efficient and powerful. Think of packages as collections of ready-to-use tools that help users perform specialized work within R more easily and effectively.