January 1, 2020
Software Library

Nord

Developed Nord, a Node.js micro-library for executing R scripts in web and server environments. Published with demos and Docker support as a modular bridge between statistical computing and JavaScript-based publishing workflows.
Nord

About the project

Nord is a lightweight Node.js micro-library that enables the execution of R scripts from a Node environment. Designed as a proof of concept, it bridges the gap between R’s powerful data analysis capabilities and modern web development workflows—particularly for use cases involving static site generators and headless publishing architectures.

My role

I developed Nord as an individual initiative to explore cross-language workflows between R and Node.js. The library exposes a minimal API to run R scripts in a controlled server environment, allowing outputs (e.g. CSV, JSON, plots) to be processed or served via JavaScript-based applications. The project includes working demos showcasing how Nord can be integrated into Docker-based environments or used in conjunction with static site generators.

Outcome

The result is a fully functional open-source package published on GitHub and npm, complete with documentation, Docker support, and example use cases. Nord demonstrates a modular, language-agnostic approach to data publishing, useful for developers who need to integrate statistical computing into JavaScript applications without building full R-based infrastructures.

#Open Source
#Data Publishing
#Data Analysis