R¶

Overview¶

R is a programming language and software environment for statistical analysis and graphics. It is widely used in scientific computing, especially for data analysis and statistical modeling.

• Below are the instructions for loading R, installing packages, and managing libraries.

Step by Step¶

1. Loading R: To use R on the cluster, first check the available versions:

   module avail R
   

Then load the desired version:

```bash
module load R/4.0.3
```

1. Installing Packages: Within an R session, you can install additional packages directly using:

   install.packages("package_name")
   

2. Managing Package Libraries: To set a custom directory for packages, modify the .libPaths() variable:

   .libPaths("/my/custom/directory")
   

3. Updating Packages: To update installed packages, use:

   update.packages()
   

Problems and Support¶

If you need help using R, please contact us through our support page.