Episode 20: Outstanding User Interfaces with David Granjon

Episode 20: Outstanding User Interfaces with David Granjon

Author: Eric Nantz June 11, 2021 Duration: 57:17
Episode 20 of the Shiny Developer series is here! As someone who has authored many production grade Shiny applications, I have come to realize that sophisticated backend functionality is not the only area one needs to address, it is also the end-user experience and how the application is presented. I am thrilled to welcome back David Granjon to the Shiny Developer Series to discuss the journey and key topics addressed in his brand-new textbook Outstanding User Interfaces with Shiny! Plus David leads us through a comprehensive demonstration of amazing new capabilities of the awesome bs4Dash package, part of the RinteRface project. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Episode Timestamps
0:00 Episode Introduction

3:47 What's new in RinteRface

4:43 Demo of {bs4Dash}

24:09 David's new book: Outstanding User Interfaces with Shiny

38:15 Creating custom dashboard templates

43:53 Moving away from renderUI using custom handlers, and why you should manage content with handlers

46:50 Shiny UI advice, tips for balancing UX with backend performance of the app

54:40 Episode wrapup

Hosted by Eric Nantz, Shiny Developer Series pulls back the curtain on the vibrant world of Shiny, the powerful R framework for building interactive web applications. This isn't just a technical manual; it's a conversation with the creators themselves. Each episode sits down with the brilliant developers who are actively shaping this ecosystem, diving into the stories behind their innovative packages and the unique applications they've built. You'll hear firsthand about the challenges solved, the design decisions made, and the practical insights gained from real-world projects. The focus here is on the people and the code that push what's possible with Shiny, making it an essential listen for developers looking to expand their toolkit and find inspiration. Tune into this podcast for a direct line to the community's collective knowledge, perfect for learning during a commute or while your hands are busy. It offers an audio-only format for convenience, capturing detailed discussions and technical deep dives that are as informative as they are engaging for anyone invested in data science and interactive web development.
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