The str_to_upper() Function in R. Convert Text to Uppercase with stringr Package

The video tutorial by Greg Martin focuses on text manipulation in R using the String R package, part of the tidyverse. It introduces the Star Wars data set, demonstrating how to transform text data, specifically changing species names to uppercase. The tutorial includes a code walkthrough, utilizing the mutate function and string to upper function, and explains how to create visually appealing tables using GT extra.

What are the key components of the Star Wars data set as discussed in the video?

What is the purpose of the String R package mentioned in the video?

Explain the significance of the tidyverse in relation to the String R package.

Describe the process of changing the species variable to uppercase in the Star Wars data set.

What is the final output of the code discussed in the video?