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We have given the WebUI for R-universe a big refresh. This is the biggest UX overhaul in since the beginning of the project.
How scripts were transformed into a package and what I learned in the process
Champions program update, metadat, new packages and package news
Do you maintain an open-source project like an R package or a collection thereof, and wonder how to best use various communication channels to inform and engage with your community of users? We’ve consolidated this list of tips. Some of them are required in our opinion, others are simply nice to have.
Required: Having good release notes
Since you’re developing a product, the first act of communication is to write informative release notes.
Release notes generally describe updates and changes, commonly in a file called NEWS.md. These files generally have one header per release, with sub-headers used to group changes in meaningful categories.
R-universe docs thanks to GSOD, community calls, new packages and package news
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