How-To: Getting Started With Rstudio

Question

How do I quickly get started using Rstudio on a University-managed computer?

 

Answer

1. Install R.

How-To: Install R From Company Portal

2. Install Rstudio.

How-To: Install Rstudio From Company Portal

3. Create a new project with renv for each project.

How-To: RStudio: Create a New Project with Renv

4. Add packages as needed to user profile libraries to increase functionality.

How-To: RStudio: Installing Packages

5. Take snapshots to keep your work portable and reproducible.

How-To: RStudio: Creating a Snapshot with Renv