rap-pipeline

An R pipeline using targets requires a structured project directory, specifically an R/ folder containing your functions. This Skill scans that directory to map dependencies and generate the _targets.R file, providing reproducible analytical build automation.

This Skill configures reproducible research pipelines in R by mapping function dependencies into a _targets.R file. Using the targets package ensures that analytical steps like data processing are only re-run when underlying code changes, saving computation time.

Using the targets package for R build automation provides dependency-aware pipeline configuration, ensuring only necessary steps re-run when code changes. Other approaches lack this automatic dependency mapping, reducing reproducibility and computational efficiency.

If your R/ directory or functions are missing, the Skill handles these edge cases gracefully during pipeline configuration. It also manages the non-installed targets package edge case to ensure automation setup completes without crashing.