Introducing the State of Shiny 2023 report – your comprehensive guide to the latest trends and insights in the dynamic world of Shiny. This report sheds light on the ever-evolving landscape of Shiny, a popular web application framework for R programming and Python languages, by uncovering the practices and challenges faced by its users and developers. Based on a survey that engaged 158 Shiny enthusiasts, the report dives deep into demographics, organizational backgrounds, and the extensive application of Shiny in various industries. Delve into the report to understand the hurdles that come with implementing production-ready applications and mastering best programming practices – factors that significantly influence the long-term quality of these applications. State of Shiny 2023 survey participants received priority access to the State of Shiny 2023 report. For those eager to stay at the forefront of Shiny insights, we invite you to mark your calendars for ShinyConf 2024, where you'll find a fast track to participation and early access to materials. Stay tuned to <a href="https://shinyconf.appsilon.com/">shinyconf.appsilon.com</a> for more details on how you can be part of the next chapter in Shiny exploration. <h2>State of Shiny from Industry Experts</h2> <h3>Joe Cheng, Posit PBC</h3> <blockquote>I loved reading Appsilon's State of Shiny report. I'm continually amazed by the creativity and enthusiasm of Shiny developers. This report really reinforces how diverse Shiny use cases are, in so many different contexts and with so many complementary technologies. - Joe Cheng, CTO of Posit PBC</blockquote> <h3>Eric Nantz, Shiny Developer Series</h3> <blockquote><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Creating a robust Shiny application ready for production use entails </span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">technical skills that are likely new to the author, especially those coming </span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">from a traditional statistics or data science background. The advent 
</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">of new tools in the Shiny ecosystem are a tremendous benefit to easing </span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">that barrier of entry.. </span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">- Eric Nantz, creator of the Shiny Developer Series</span></blockquote> <h3>Damian Rodziewicz, Appsilon</h3> <blockquote><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">R and Shiny are constantly growing, bringing value 
</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to enterprises. I have observed two main challenges in our community.. </span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">- Damian Rodziewicz, Appsilon co-founder </span></blockquote> <h2>State of Shiny 2024</h2> The world of Shiny has progressed quickly over the past few years. As we look ahead, we invite you to join us at ShinyConf 2024 – a unique platform that brings together Shiny enthusiasts, experts, and learners. By participating, you'll discover the latest advancements and connect with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for pushing the boundaries of what Shiny can achieve. From serverless Shiny to Shiny for Python, technical advancements are moving fast, and this progress is made possible in part by you - the Shiny community. You are the driving force behind open-source initiatives, keeping the Shiny ecosystem healthy and the voices guiding Posit in their pursuit of better technology. Thank you for being an essential part of the Shiny community. Let's continue to shape the future of Shiny together. Download the report, mark your calendars for ShinyConf 2024, and subscribe to Shiny Weekly to stay informed and inspired on your Shiny journey.