Navigating the Positron Interface

Get oriented in Positron, Posit's next-generation data science IDE. Tour the interface and core panes, then customize it with themes, extensions, and interpreter sessions.

Explain what Positron is and the design philosophy behind it, including how it relates to RStudio and VS Code
Identify the main regions of the Positron layout and describe what each is used for
Use the core panes (Plots, Variables, Viewer, Connections, and others) to inspect and work with data and output
Customize the Positron environment by adjusting themes, extensions, and keyboard shortcuts
Select an interpreter and manage interpreter sessions to run Python or R in Positron

Explain what Positron is and the design philosophy behind it, including how it relates to RStudio and VS Code
Identify the main regions of the Positron layout and describe what each is used for
Use the core panes (Plots, Variables, Viewer, Connections, and others) to inspect and work with data and output
Customize the Positron environment by adjusting themes, extensions, and keyboard shortcuts
Select an interpreter and manage interpreter sessions to run Python or R in Positron