apache/sedona

We should order the `R/.Rbuildignore` file

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#2,992 opened on May 23, 2026

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Description

It is difficult for humans to see what is in the existing list.

The file is in the repo but has not been updated for about 3 years

https://github.com/apache/sedona/blob/master/R/.Rbuildignore

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The issue requests ordering of the R/.Rbuildignore file to improve human readability. Currently, the file contains a list of entries that are not sorted. The task is to sort the lines alphabetically (or by a logical grouping) to make it easier to see what is included. The file is located at https://github.com/apache/sedona/blob/master/R/.Rbuildignore. No linked PRs or comments exist, so the contributor can proceed with sorting the entries and submitting a pull request.
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r
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tooling
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Refactor
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1
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Under 1 hour
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Fresh
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Clear
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95