Developing R packages for yourself and others
A workshop with R-Ladies Seattle
Summary
I was invited by R-Ladies Seattle after delivering a similar session to the Vancouver chapter.
In this 2-hour virtual workshop, participants developed a simple R package to gain hands-on experience, following best practices outlined in R Packages by Hadley Wickham and Jennifer Bryan.
In addition to covering the technical aspects of package development (e.g., structuring, documenting, and testing code), I shared insights from my experience developing an R package for the Office of the Provincial Health Officer in British Columbia. This included strategies for aligning features with the needs of a team and encouraging package adoption within an organization.
Participants left the workshop with both practical skills for creating R packages and actionable tips for fostering collaboration in professional settings.