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<b>PypeR</b>, A<i>Python</i>Package for Using<i>R</i>in<i>Python</i>

Journal of Statistical SoftwarePublished 1 January 2010Open access
Xiao-Qin Xia, Michael McClelland, Yiyun Zhu
Citations14
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score3.21
SNIP4.61
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TL;DR

PypeR, a Python package which allows the R language to be called in Python using the pipe communication method, gains flexibility in sub-process controls, memory control, and portability across popular operating system platforms.

Abstract

This article describes PypeR, a Python package which allows the R language to be called in Python using the pipe communication method. By running R through pipe, the Python program gains flexibility in sub-process controls, memory control, and portability across popular operating system platforms, including Windows, GNU Linux and Mac OS X. PypeR can be downloaded at http://rinpy.sourceforge.net/.

Keywords

Computer ScienceBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology