file-data-filter

R script showcasing filtering of data in data frame using dplyr and dynamic filter values and comparators

Using renv in R

renv is an R package that helps manage project-specific R environments and dependencies. It ensures reproducibility and avoids conflicts between packages. Here are the steps to use renv in your R projects:

1. Installation:

   Install the renv package using the following command:

   install.packages("renv")

2. Initialize an renv Project:

   • Open your R project directory or create a new one.

   • In R, run:

     library(renv)
     renv::init()

   This sets up an isolated R environment for your project.

3. Installing Packages:

   Install packages for your project using renv::install. Example:

   renv::install("package_name")

4. Working with the Project:

   • Open your project from within its directory.

   • Use RStudio’s “File” > “Open Project” or set the working directory:

     setwd("path/to/your/project")

5. Saving and Sharing the Environment:

   • Save the renv.lock file to list package versions:

     renv::snapshot()

   Share this file with collaborators.

6. Updating Packages:

   Update packages in your project with:

   renv::update()

   This updates packages while keeping track of versions in renv.lock.

7. Deactivating renv:

   To deactivate renv for the current session:

   renv::deactivate()

   This returns to the global R environment.

These steps help manage package dependencies in R projects, ensuring reproducibility and avoiding conflicts.