Develop packages together

rOpenSci software review

Non adversarial, constructive.

Helps disseminate best practice.

Builds a community of practice.

rOpenSci software review

• Reviewer guide https://devguide.ropensci.org/reviewerguide.html
• Review template https://devguide.ropensci.org/reviewtemplate.html
• Packaging guide https://devguide.ropensci.org/building.html

rOpenSci software review

Read examples at https://github.com/ropensci/software-review/issues/ for instance for a package you know (via https://ropensci.org/packages/all/)

Pull request review

• Smaller scope.

• Helps strengthen the code, comments, docs, tests.

• Helps share knowledge.

Pull request review tips

• usethis helpers (or GitHub Desktop)?

• use line comments including code suggestions.

• https://davisvaughan.github.io/code-review/

Let’s demo this live on the course repo.

Review each other’s work!

In breakout rooms, exchange PRs to read, comment on.

Ask questions, make a few suggestions.

Be nice 😸

Debriefing

Anything to report from the breakout rooms?

Conclusion

• collection of tips/patterns;
• importance of team work.

How to keep learning?

• Read blogs,
• Follow the development of your favorite packages,
• Review packages and PRs + have yours reviewed.