running-r

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines running R on the Yale SOM HPC cluster by enforcing explicit module loading, reproducible environments via renv, and safe batch execution of R scripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Explicitly load the R module to guarantee correct versioning and environment.
• Use renv for reproducible package management, including renv::init, renv::snapshot, and renv::restore workflows.
• Create and submit Slurm-backed R jobs with controlled BLAS/OpenMP thread settings for predictable performance.
• Use resumable outputs and safe scripting practices to avoid re-running completed work.

Quick Start

Load the R module, initialize a project renv environment, and submit a Slurm batch job that executes your R script.