Add or update the checklist infrastructure to an existing package

Source: R/setup_package.R

Use this function when you have an existing package and you want to use the checklist functionality. Please keep in mind that the checklist is an opinionated list of checks. It might require some breaking changes in your package. Please DO READ vignette("getting_started") before running this function.

setup_package(path = ".", license = c("GPL-3", "MIT"))

Arguments

path

The path to the package. Defaults to ".".

license

What type of license should be used? Choice between GPL-3 and MIT. Default GPL-3.

Details

What you get with a checklist setup:

  • minimal folder structure and files required for an R package using INBO guidelines with GPL-3 or MIT license.

  • an RStudio project file

  • a local git repository

  • an initial NEWS.md file

  • a template for an README.Rmd

  • set-up for automated checks and releases of the package using GitHub Actions.

  • a code of conduct and contributing guidelines.

  • the set-up for a pkgdown website using the INBO corporate identity.