index.qmd

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title: "R package development workshop"
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## Registration is now open for workshops running May-July 2026!

See the [workshops](workshops.qmd) page for further details.
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Welcome to the Forwards R package development workshop!

The modules use materials developed by Forwards, 
the taskforce for underrepresented groups in the R community. 

<https://forwards.github.io/>

## Syllabus overview

This is a hands-on workshop consisting of five modules, covering the entire process of creating an R package: functions and data, checking and testing, all levels of documentation, publication and maintenance. 

The material is based on the book *R Packages (2nd edition)* by Hadley Wickham and Jennifer Bryan. 
It is [freely availble online](https://r-pkgs.org).

All slides and further resources can be accessed from the [modules](modules.qmd) page.

## Workshops

The content of the modules is not tied to a specific offering of the workshop. 
For individual taught offerings of the material, see the [workshops](workshops.qmd) page. 
From there, the page for each workshop contains its schedule as well as details on the instructors, how to join, and an introductory slide-deck.

## Prerequistes

Please see the [prerequisites](prerequisites.qmd) page for details on getting set up in advance of the first module.