Visualisation of packages downloads for R packages authored by ACEMS members

[jesse-jesse]

An interactive graphic for the ACEMS website that visualises package downloads over time for all packages authored or collaborated on by ACEMS Members.

[AnthonyEbert]

It would be great if this were updated automatically each day (along with some other metrics), which we could link to the ACEMS website?

[jesse-jesse]

We can definitely link or put on the ACEMS website.

[jesse-jesse]

I'm not sure how to make it update daily? Do you?

[AnthonyEbert]

This isn't my area... You have a computer which is set to re-run an R script at certain times (e.g. every week), e.g. cron or task scheduler - the results of which are uploaded to Github to be made available for the website. I guess instead of having a computer lying around we'd use Google Cloud or Amazon. http://code.markedmondson.me/4-ways-schedule-r-scripts-on-google-cloud-platform/

[jesse-jesse]

I suppose the first task is to get the visualisation sorted and then I can look at updating. Still not sure the best way to host it on the ACEMS website, maybe a shiny account.

[jesse-jesse]

I've started a repo for this. - https://github.com/jesse-jesse/r_packages_ACEMS
Still in progress.
First step is to get everyone's packages.

[robjhyndman]

ACEMS should have a shiny account. We have one at Monash EBS and it is extremely useful. I think it costs a few thousand dollars per year.

[jesse-jesse]

@robjhyndman, I might need your help advocating for the benefits of that account. But this would be great.

[Farzana-Jahan]

Hi, I am interested in this issue. I will catch up with @jesse-jesse in QUT about this!