Streamlined Workflow in Stat 220 with Posit and Version Control

Efficient management of R Markdown (.Rmd) files and version control are pivotal in Stat 220. We recommend organizing your materials in a stat220 folder with specific subdirectories for assignments and content.

Organizing Your stat220 Directory

Create a primary folder stat220, housing:

  • Assignments: Individual folders for each assignment, established as GitHub-connected Posit projects.
  • Content: A place for class materials outside of assignments, also set up as a Posit project.

File Management in Posit Cloud

For Posit Cloud users, navigate the file system via the GUI, simplifying the process.

  1. Initialize stat220 Folder: In Posit, locate to the Files tab and ensure you’re in the HOME directory. Create a new folder named stat220.
  2. Create Subdirectories: Inside stat220, add an assignments folder for assignment projects.
  3. Set Up the Content Project: Within stat220, generate a new Posit project named content for non-assignment files. This will help in keeping your course materials organized.

Setting Up Locally with Posit

If you prefer using Posit locally:

  • Create a stat220 folder on your computer.
  • Inside, generate an assignments subfolder.
  • Follow the Posit Cloud steps to create a content project for additional materials.

Utilizing Posit Projects

Working within a Posit project streamlines your workflow:

  • Navigating Projects: Open your project through the .Rproj file or via the Open Project… menu.
  • Benefits: Ensures your working directory is automatically set to your project folder, simplifying file access.

Version Control with Git and GitHub

Adopting version control with Git and GitHub is crucial for collaboration and assignment submission:

  • Git: Tracks changes in your projects locally.
  • GitHub: Hosts your Git repositories online for easy sharing and collaboration.

Installation and Setup

Course Communication via Slack

Join our course Slack team for announcements and discussions. Channels are organized by topic for efficient communication.

This guide aims to streamline your Stat 220 experience, ensuring efficient file management, ease of access to materials, and effective communication and collaboration through version control.