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How does R implement functional reactive programming in Shiny?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Shiny uses a dependency-tracked functional reactive programming model.
Deep explanation
Reactive expressions form a directed acyclic graph where changes propagate only along dependencies, minimizing recomputation and ensuring deterministic updates.
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