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R: Option to show `.Last.value` in Variables pane

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area: variables lang: r
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Description

Discussed in https://github.com/posit-dev/positron-beta/discussions/172

Originally posted by ateucher May 6, 2024
I find it very handy to have .Last.value visible in the Environment pane in RStudio, do you have plans to do the same in Positron Variables pane?

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Research direction

Start with discussion 172 and the Positron Variables pane context described in this issue. Clarify the intended option and behavior for displaying R's .Last.value, then confirm that the Variables pane can optionally show it and that the behavior is covered by appropriate validation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r, typescript
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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