Using the renv package to create a project-specific set of packages

In the context of software development, an environment refers to a specific set of dependencies and software versions that is used to run a particular application or project. They are useful for avoiding conflicts between different projects that may require different versions of the same package, and for ensuring that the application runs consistently across different development, test, and production environments. The renv R package is a dependency management tool for R projects. It allows the user to create a snapshot of the packages and versions used in a project so that others can easily reproduce the same environment. It also helps in keeping the package’s version consistent across different machines and different team members working on the same project. It can help to avoid package version conflicts and can also help in maintaining the reproducibility of the project results. It is particularly useful...