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Document steps for setting up R environment

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#7 opened on Sep 16, 2022

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Description

Certain steps must be taken when setting up the R environment to download/upload/import sizeable geospatial data down from the original source, up to the postGIS database, and then back down to the users machine.

Some steps for setting up:

  • change the java heap size that is allowed
  • change the R system variable for memory allocation
  • increase timeout from 60 to ~600

Could there be a utility function user runs to make all these changes?

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Research direction
Investigate how to configure R environment variables (Java heap size, memory allocation, timeout) and propose a utility function to automate these settings for geospatial data workflows.
Tech stack
rjavapostgresql
Domain
backenddatabase
Issue type
Documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
1
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
RPostGIS
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85