Training: Shiny app Masterclass

Epi interactive are running a training workshop in March to help people to turn Shiny research apps from a first version to a sharp looking, well performing and securely hosted piece of software.

SeDNAs members receive a 10% discount on registration price. More information about the Masterclass below.

“I have a Shiny app – what do I do now?”

No secret that at Epi we love building Shiny apps and it is great to see them used widely by eDNA reserachers to connect their work with people and decisions. We know how frustrating it can be to get from a first version to a sharp looking, well performing and securely hosted piece of software – too often apps don’t reach their potential and fade away.

Which is why in March 2026 we will be offering a Masterclass for people who already have a Shiny App and are keen to make it better.

In this class our team will give you practical tips to help you succeed and turn your Shiny app into a smooth, well-designed piece of software. Based on years of teaching Shiny Masterclasses, working on 200+ Shiny projects and learning from our participants what they struggle with and can’t find readily explained anywhere, we are providing a unique learning experience to get your app to the next level, ensuring it’s used, shared, secure and continues to grow.

The class will cover the following topics:

• Good coding practices – how to write clean, maintainable code so you keep enjoying the project while making it easy for others to collaborate
• Small changes, big impact – how User Experience (UX) design can improve usability
• Security best practices – what you can implement right now, and what your organisation might require in the Certification & Assurance process
• Integrating AI tools – how to bring AI / Large Language Models into your Shiny apps
• Sharing your apps internally – beyond passing around your Shiny app code, how can you share your Shiny products with stakeholders that may not necessarily have R installed?
• Deployment options – what services exist for hosting a Shiny app in-house or the cloud? How do they compare in terms of security and performance and how do you get started?
• Accessibility standards – how to make your Shiny apps accessible
• Our Top 10 Tips – proven ways to streamline development and maintenance

If you would like to explore what Shiny can do or are looking for some inspiration – we have some cool examples on our works page: https://epi.group/work/