pkg_template: Start a new project with the cpp4r package template

In cpp4r: Header-Only 'C++' and 'R' Interface

Start a new project with the cpp4r package template

Description

This function copies a package template into a new directory. The template includes a DESCRIPTION file, a minimal R/ directory and placeholders with instructions. You can then edit these files to customize your new package.

Usage

pkg_template(path = NULL, pkgname = NULL)

Arguments

path	Path to the new project
pkgname	Name of the new package

Value

The file path to the copied template (invisibly).

Examples

# create a new directory
dir <- tempdir()
dir.create(dir)

# copy the package template into the directory
pkg_template(dir, "mynewpkg")

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