Hadley Wickham's ggplot2 has been the gold standard for data visualization in R for over a decade. Version 3.5 brings exciting new features that make creating beautiful, publication-ready plots easier than ever.
What's New in ggplot2 3.5
1. New Default Theme
The default theme has been refreshed with modern aesthetics and better readability.
2. Improved Color Palettes
New colorblind-friendly palettes are now built-in, including the Okabe-Ito palette.
3. Better Text Rendering
Text elements now support Markdown formatting in labels, better Unicode support, and automatic text wrapping.
4. Performance Improvements
ggplot2 3.5 is 50% faster for rendering plots with 1M+ points.
Conclusion
ggplot2 3.5 continues the tradition of making data visualization accessible and beautiful.