Episode 24: Illustrating the MyPaintings Masterpiece

Episode 24: Illustrating the MyPaintings Masterpiece

Author: Eric Nantz May 28, 2022 Duration: 1:02:42
In episode 24 of the Shiny Developer Series, we kick off a series of episodes that spotlight amazing Shiny applications submitted in the 2021 RStudio Shiny Contest! David Barkemeyer joins Eric to uncover the technical achievements and design philosophy of his myPaintings application, complete with many innovative capabilities that greatly enhance the user experience and backend infrastructure. Throughout the episode, you will hear David's perspectives on effective techniques to manage application state, integration of custom javascript, and much more!
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Episode Timestamps
00:00:00 Episode Introduction

00:03:24 How David got started with R & Shiny

00:05:40 Introduction to myPaintings

00:24:15 Infinite scroll feature

00:30:22 Design UI & UX of myPaintings

00:34:15 User management & helper functions

00:46:51 Overall app & file organization

00:49:28 Using .values to store & update user state and environment

00:53:40 R6 classes as another option

01:00:20 Recap and conclusion 

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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