📅 2023-09-23 — Session: Setup and Troubleshoot R in Visual Studio Code
🕒 23:15–00:00
🏷️ Labels: R, Visual Studio Code, R Markdown, Troubleshooting, Package Management
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal:
The session aimed to set up and troubleshoot R and R Markdown within Visual Studio Code, ensuring a seamless development environment for R programming.
Key Activities:
- Setup: Installed R, Rtools, and Visual Studio Code with necessary extensions to support R and R Markdown.
- Project Structure Analysis: Evaluated and suggested reorganization of project file structures for better clarity and usability.
- Troubleshooting: Addressed issues with R Markdown cell rendering and knitting in VS Code, including checking settings and recommending extensions.
- Package Management: Installed required R packages like ‘jsonlite’ and ‘rlang’ and resolved library permission issues.
Achievements:
- Successfully set up R and R Markdown in Visual Studio Code.
- Improved project organization and file structure.
- Resolved common troubleshooting issues related to R Markdown.
- Installed necessary R packages and addressed permission issues.
Pending Tasks:
- Further refine project structure based on feedback and testing.
- Monitor and update R and extensions as necessary to prevent future issues.