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Data manipulation and visualization remain dominant themes, with `dplyr` (data manipulation) and `ggplot2` (visualization) leading downloads. Supporting packages like `tidyr` (data tidying), `tibble` (enhanced data frames), and `scales` (visualization scales) also feature prominently, highlighting the continued importance of the tidyverse ecosystem.
Significant emphasis is placed on package development and infrastructure. Packages like `lifecycle`, `rlang`, `cli`, `vctrs`, and `Rcpp` address crucial aspects of package creation, including function lifecycle management, command-line interface development, and seamless integration with C++. This suggests a growing focus on improving the quality and maintainability of R packages.
Finally, there's a strong trend towards enhanced user experience and cross-platform compatibility. Packages such as `htmltools`, `rmarkdown`, `knitr`, `bslib`, and `fs` facilitate the creation of interactive documents, web applications, and cross-platform file handling. The popularity of packages focused on color manipulation (`colorspace`, `farver`, `RColorBrewer`) and string manipulation (`stringr`) further underscores this trend towards improved user experience and accessibility.