There are many different ways to plot graphics in R. In this
book, we’ll focus on the three most popular packages: graphics, lattice, and ggplot2.
The graphicsgraphics package, or to interact
with plots on the screen. The lattice
package contains an alternative set of functions for plotting data. Lattice
graphics are well suited for splitting data by a conditioning variable.
Finally, ggplot2 uses a different
metaphor for graphics, allowing you to easily and quickly create stunning
charts. This chapter gives an overview of the graphics package. We’ll explain how to use lattice
graphics in Chapter 14, and ggplot2 in Chapter 15.