R vs RStudio: Key Differences and Which You Really Need
R is the programming language—think of it as the engine. RStudio is the glossy cockpit built around that engine; it’s an IDE that helps you write, debug, and visualize R code more comfortably. Beginners often download “RStudio” first, see a shiny interface, and assume it runs alone. Professors and blog posts don’t always clarify that…