📅 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
, andglmnet
, 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.