Description
Leaflet.js is one of the most popular libraries for creating beautiful looking maps. Companies like Facebook, Pinterest, and The Washington Post use Leaflet to create maps that draw-in and engage viewers in a unique way.
In this course, we'll be using the Leaflet package for R to analyze FBI homicide data in the United States.
Who this course is for:
People who like using R and who wish to become proficient in creating maps to represent their data
Basic knowledge
RStudio
A beginner understanding of R
What will you learn
Create a dynamic map with a customized theme
Overlay data on maps
Add interactive data labels and controls
Show summary statistics with choropleth maps
Use RMarkdown to create and share reports that contain dynamic maps
Use RShiny to enhance the dynamic features of Leaflet and share ours map as a web app