[Rd] Problem with compiling shared C/C++ library for loading into R (Linux)

2009-01-10 Thread Samsiddhi Bhattacharjee
Dear all, I am using the .Call interface to call c++ code from R. For that, I am trying to create a dynamic library (mylib.so) using "R CMD SHLIB" by linking my own c++ code and an external c++ library (blitz++). The makefile works fine on my Mac, produces mylib.so and I am able to call .Call() f

[Rd] code validation (was Re: NY Times article)

2009-01-10 Thread Spencer Graves
Hi, All: What support exists for 'regression testing' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regression_testing) of R code, e.g., as part of the "R CMD check" process? The"RUnit" package supports "unit testing" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_testing). Those concerned about softwa

Re: [Rd] NY Times article

2009-01-10 Thread Jb
Hi all, One relatively easy solution is to include R and all relevant versions of packages used in (a) a reproduction archive and/or (b) packaged inside a virtual machine. With storage space cheap and sources of both R and packages available (and easy free crossplatform virtual machine sol

Re: [Rd] NY Times article

2009-01-10 Thread Nicholas Lewin-Koh
Hi, Unfortunately one of the the cornerstones of the validation paradigm in the clinical world (as I understand it) is that consistency/repeatability, documentation (of the programs consistency and maintenance) and adherence to regulatory requirements take supremacy even ironically over correctness