R Object Naming: Best Practices and Rules

In R language, there are several ways to name objects.

  1. Using letters and numbers: object names can consist of letters (uppercase or lowercase) and numbers, but must start with a letter. For example: myObject, data1.
  2. Using underscores: Object names can be separated by underscores (_) to improve readability. For example: my_object, data_set.
  3. In R language, object names can also be separated by a dot (.) to form words. For example, my object, data frame.
  4. Avoid using special characters: refrain from using special characters in object names, such as spaces, hyphens, and other symbols, to prevent syntax errors.
  5. Use descriptive names: To enhance the readability and maintainability of the code, it is recommended to use meaningful names to identify and distinguish objects so that others can understand and recognize them.

It is important to note that R language is case-sensitive, so the capitalization of object names matters. It is advisable to maintain a consistent naming style when naming objects to improve the readability of the code.

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