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# The Basics

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## R Basics

First, make sure to read [this article](https://www.coursera.org/learn/r-programming/supplement/zbDvc/getting-started-and-r-nuts-and-bolts) from the Coursera course to get started with R. Return here afterward.

Now, watch the following videos to get familiar with the basic concepts of R.

1. [Introduction](https://www.coursera.org/learn/r-programming/lecture/qedll/introduction)
2. [Overview and History of R](https://www.coursera.org/learn/r-programming/lecture/pAbaE/overview-and-history-of-r)
3. [Getting Help](https://www.coursera.org/learn/r-programming/lecture/ek1gy/getting-help)
4. [R Console Input and Evaluation](https://www.coursera.org/learn/r-programming/lecture/YOBKv/r-console-input-and-evaluation)

## swirl Exercises

Next, complete **swirl Lesson 1: Basic Building Blocks** and **swirl Lesson 2: Workspace and Files**, and return here afterward.

## Congratulations!

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