use_blank_slate: Don't save/load user workspace between sessions

In usethis: Automate Package and Project Setup

Don't save/load user workspace between sessions

Description

R can save and reload the user's workspace between sessions via an .RData file in the current directory. However, long-term reproducibility is enhanced when you turn this feature off and clear R's memory at every restart. Starting with a blank slate provides timely feedback that encourages the development of scripts that are complete and self-contained. More detail can be found in the blog post Project-oriented workflow.

Usage

use_blank_slate(scope = c("user", "project"))

Arguments

scope

Edit globally for the current user, or locally for the current project

usethis documentation built on July 9, 2023, 7:23 p.m.