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`quarto install`

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R
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Description

Do we really need a quarto_install() wrapper ?

This is a one time command - so not sure the benefit of running from R.

Also, usually R users needing TinyTex will have tinytex R package, and if chromium needed then it is easy enough to call quarto install directly in terminal

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Research direction

Start by locating the quarto_install() wrapper in the R interface and compare its purpose with invoking quarto install directly in the terminal. Decide whether the wrapper should be retained or removed, documenting the rationale and any user-facing impact.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r
Domain
cli
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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