📅 2023-10-17 — Session: Resolved R Package Installation Issues and Setup in VS Code

🕒 22:15–23:40
🏷️ Labels: R, Vs Code, Installation, Troubleshooting, R Markdown
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal:

The session aimed to resolve various R package installation issues and set up R development environment in Visual Studio Code.

Key Activities:

  • Provided step-by-step guides to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues for several R packages such as cem, geojsonR, geojsonio, PanelMatch, and glmnet, addressing dependency problems and lock directory issues.
  • Offered solutions for common R package installation errors, including checking R version and library paths.
  • Outlined the setup process for running R scripts in Visual Studio Code, including installing necessary extensions and configuring the environment.
  • Explained how to effectively use R Markdown in VS Code, detailing installation, syntax highlighting, and document rendering.

Achievements:

  • Successfully documented methods to resolve installation issues for multiple R packages, ensuring smooth setup and execution.
  • Established a clear process for setting up and using R and R Markdown in Visual Studio Code.

Pending Tasks:

  • Further exploration of advanced configuration settings for R Markdown in VS Code to enhance productivity and troubleshooting.