R.I.P., Fritz Leisch

· Yihui Xie · Feb. 10, 2026, 9:30 p.m.
Summary
This post is a tribute to the late Fritz Leisch, reflecting on his impact on the author’s career and the development of data analysis tools in R, particularly regarding Sweave and knitr. The author expresses gratitude and regret for past arrogance, sharing personal memories and acknowledging the broader contributions of Fritz to the field.
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