Question 1

How do I render a Quarto document to PDF using the quarto R package?

Accepted Answer

Use the `quarto_render()` function from the package, specifying the input file and output format. For example, `quarto_render("report.qmd", output_format = "pdf")` will render the document to PDF directly from R, similar to the CLI command.

Question 2

What's the difference between using quarto-r and the Quarto CLI directly?

Accepted Answer

Quarto-r provides an R interface for common CLI commands, integrating Quarto into R workflows without terminal use. The CLI offers full feature access but requires shell commands, making quarto-r better for R-centric automation but less comprehensive.

Question 3

Is the quarto R package necessary for using Quarto with R?

Accepted Answer

No, the package is optional and not required. You can use Quarto with R by running CLI commands from a terminal. Quarto-r is a convenience layer for R users who want to avoid switching contexts.

Question 4

Can I use quarto-r to create and manage Quarto projects from R?

Accepted Answer

Yes, functions like `quarto_create_project()` allow you to initialize Quarto projects programmatically from R. This is useful for automating project setup in scripts or packages.

Question 5

How to update the quarto R package when the Quarto CLI updates?

Accepted Answer

Check the package's CRAN or GitHub page for compatibility notes. Update the R package via `install.packages("quarto")` or from GitHub, but ensure the Quarto CLI is also updated separately to avoid conflicts.

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