R is a programming language for statistical calculations and graphics. RStudio is an integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for R. This development environment includes a console, a syntax-highlighting editor that supports direct code execution and tools for plotting and debugging.

• RStudio is an integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for R.
• Among other things, this development environment includes a console, a syntax-highlighting editor that supports direct code execution.
• RStudio provides numerous tools geared towards package development.