RStudio on MacBook Air (M1)

Yes, RStudio is (as of the most recent version, 1.4.1717) compatible with the M1 processor. It isn't fully M1 optimized, but it is able to use R built for M1, so your R code will get the benefit of the M1's speed.

Most of the problems have come from people either (a) using a version of RStudio too old to support the M1, or (b) accidentally downloading the wrong version of R (there are different builds for Apple Silicon and the older Intel chips).

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