Tom Mock • 2/13/2021

Joins vs case whens - speed and memory tradeoffs

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This technical article compares the speed and memory efficiency of using joins versus case_when() and data.table::fcase() in R for data cleaning tasks, such as standardizing abbreviations. It provides benchmarks and practical advice for handling datasets, highlighting when each method is optimal based on data size and computational constraints.

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