Explore alternatives to RTools
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- Python
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Description
We are still installing Rtools 40, which is about to be five versions out of date. Using a newer RTools is difficult, in part because they no longer provide stable download links. I also feel like using an R project at all is kind of strange
One alternative I think would be reasonable is the https://github.com/skeeto/w64devkit/ project. The build process is very transparent, the tools are up to date, and the download is relatively small. I need to actually verify that cmdstan builds once it is used, but I expect it will.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by examining the repository's current Rtools 40 installation and build setup, then compare it with the w64devkit project mentioned in the issue. Verify whether cmdstan builds successfully with the proposed toolchain; done means a documented alternative is confirmed or rejected based on that build test.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- r
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100