Re: [Bioc-devel] How to deal with external software dependencies

2023-01-03 Thread Hervé Pagès
Hi Ran, First of all, please note that direct calls to external commands via system() or system2() are not ideal so should only be used when there is no other alternative. For example, if a CRAN or Bioconductor package already provides the functionality that you are after, you should use that inst

Re: [Bioc-devel] data extension preference

2023-01-03 Thread Kern, Lori
Personally: I think it depends on the use case and the type of data being provided as well as the size. Raw data is probably more adaptable for various usage even extending beyond expected use however it can be large; processed data can be saved compressed and greatly reduce package/data size

[Bioc-devel] Large vignettes

2023-01-03 Thread Park, Adam Keebum
Dear community, I hope wonderful things happen to you in the new year. I guess this issue is well-known. BiocCheck works on a output of R CMD build, which means vignettes are rendered in html forms. Those sometimes include many images easily exceeding 5mb limit, failing the BiocCheck with a war

Re: [Bioc-devel] Multiple projects for submission to Bioconductor

2023-01-03 Thread Brian Schilder
Hi Ali, I�d just like to add that biocthis is great if you�d like to have use static workflow file. But if you�re looking for something that is centrally maintained (ie an action) without you having to update your workflow file each time there�s an update or bug fix, you can use rworkflows: htt