Reproducible Documents

Quarto Wizard can create reproducible example documents (reprex) for R, Python, and Julia. These are useful for bug reports, feature requests, or sharing code examples.

Creating a Reproducible Document

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).
2. Type Quarto Wizard: Quarto Reproducible Document and select it.
3. Choose the language: R, Python, or Julia.
4. Select the destination folder for the new document.

 

 

Use Cases

Reproducible documents are helpful for:

• Bug reports: Share a minimal example that reproduces an issue.
• Feature requests: Demonstrate a desired behaviour.
• Stack Overflow questions: Provide complete, runnable code.
• Documentation: Create examples that others can verify.

Best Practices

When creating a reproducible example:

1. Keep it minimal: Include only the code necessary to demonstrate the issue.
2. Use built-in datasets: Avoid dependencies on external data files.
3. Include package versions: The templates automatically capture this information.
4. Test your example: Ensure it runs from start to finish without errors (unless the error is what you’re demonstrating).

Accessing from Other Locations

You can also create reproducible documents from:

• File > New File menu: Select “Quarto Reproducible Document”.
• Context menu: Right-click and select Quarto Wizard > Quarto Reproducible Document.