How to Use the Pipes Function (%>%) in R: A Two-Minute Tutorial

The pipes function (you know, that funky “%>%” symbol in R) is an incredibly powerful tool for fast, efficient, and understandable R code. But many beginners find it a bit mysterious. In this two minute video, I explain in plain language how to use the pipes function in R: what it is, how it works, and how it can radically improve your HR analytics skillset.

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Other Resources for HR Analytics Beginners

• Basics of column selection and row filtering
• Understanding dataframe basics
• RStudio for the Total Beginner

Code Examples

• An example from HR Analytics 101
• The original and in-depth treatment from the RStudio team