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This blog is dedicated to building the community around the `data.table` R package. Its startup is funded by NSF-POSE Grant called "**Expanding the data.table ecosystem for efficient big data manipulation in R".** Here you will find announcements related to the grant, as well as tips, updates, and tutorials for `data.table` and its sister packages.

The `data.table` project is fiscally sponsored by [NumFOCUS](https://numfocus.org/project/data-table). Consider making a [tax-deductible donation](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/FFWKWTTvKFdzqH?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) to help the project pay for developer time, professional services, travel, workshops, and a variety of other needs.

*NumFOCUS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity in the United States; as such, donations to NumFOCUS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As with any donation, you should consult with your personal tax adviser or the IRS about your particular tax situation.*

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*Blog managed by Kelly Bodwin, Tyson Barrett, and Toby Hocking. Email us at r.data.table\@gmail.com.*

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