Explore the power of R for statistical programming and its integration with .NET in this comprehensive conference talk. Discover why R matters and gain insights into its significance for data scientists. Delve into a brief overview of statistics before diving into R's core concepts and basic functionalities. Learn how .NET developers can leverage R's capabilities through practical examples and demonstrations. Examine the integration of R with SQL Server 2016 and witness the creation of a dashboard using ASP.NET MVC and R, incorporating data from both SQL Server and the internet. Gain valuable knowledge to enhance your data analysis and visualization skills in the .NET ecosystem.