Resolved R package installation issues in VS Code

• Day: 2023-10-17
• Time: 22:15 to 23:40
• Project: Dev
• Workspace: WP 2: Operational
• Status: Completed
• Priority: MEDIUM
• Assignee: Matías Nehuen Iglesias
• Tags: R, Vs Code, Installation, Troubleshooting, R Markdown

Description

Session Goal

The goal of this session was to address and resolve various installation issues encountered with R packages, particularly focusing on troubleshooting and configuration within Visual Studio Code.

Key Activities

• Provided step-by-step guides for resolving installation issues with several R packages including cem, geojsonR, geojsonio, PanelMatch, and glmnet.
• Addressed dependency issues and provided solutions for missing libraries such as BLAS, LAPACK, protolite, and sf on Debian-based systems.
• Offered troubleshooting steps for common R package installation problems, including lock file issues and dependency management.
• Detailed the setup and configuration of R and R Markdown in Visual Studio Code, including the installation of necessary extensions like languageserver.

Achievements

• Successfully outlined solutions for resolving R package installation issues, enhancing the development environment in Visual Studio Code.
• Improved understanding of dependency management and troubleshooting techniques for R packages.

Pending Tasks

• Further testing of the R Markdown configuration in VS Code to ensure seamless integration and execution of code chunks.
• Continuous monitoring of package updates and dependency changes that may affect future installations.

Evidence

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