START HERE: Software Options
Follow one of these two options to setup your machine.
We encourage all students to utilize Option 1 to ensure we all use a consistent software environment. If you choose to install software locally (Option 2), we cannot guarantee that we will be able to help you troubleshoot issues caused by software configuration or packages installation.
Option 1 - access RStudio Workbench
We recommend this first option to everyone. This option does not require installing anything on your computer, because allows accessing R and RStudio through your web browser. All you have to do is the following:
- Register a free GitHub account (choose a professional username)
- Access RStudio Workbench
- Configure Git
- Test that everything works by completing Using Git within RStudio
Option 2 - install R and RStudio locally
If you want to run R and RStudio on your own computer, follow these instructions in the provided order:
- Register a free GitHub account (choose a professional username)
- Install & Setup R/RStudio
- Install Git
- Configure Git
- Test that everything works by completing Using Git within RStudio