R Packages, 2E
A comprehensive guide to building, documenting, testing, and distributing R packages.
What is R Packages, 2E?
R Packages is a comprehensive book that teaches developers how to build, document, test, and distribute R packages. It provides a complete workflow for creating professional-grade R packages that can be shared with the community or submitted to CRAN. The book addresses the common challenges R developers face when trying to package their code for wider use.
R developers and data scientists who want to create reusable, well-documented R packages for sharing code with colleagues or the broader R community. It's particularly valuable for researchers and professionals who need to distribute their analytical methods.
This book offers the most authoritative and complete guide to R package development, written by Hadley Wickham and other experts in the R ecosystem. It provides practical, battle-tested advice that helps developers avoid common pitfalls and create packages that meet CRAN's strict standards.
Overview
Building R packages
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning the complete workflow for creating R packages from scratch
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