1.4 Getting a project repository

All of our code exist on a GitLab server (https://devlab.vbi.vt.edu)

1.4.1 Using Terminal

You can use the SSH or HTTPS link (selected blue text) to run git clone to pull down the repository code. In general this should be cloned into the git folder in your home folder.

cd ~
git clone <REPO URL HERE>

1.4.2 Using RStudio

The steps in RStudio actually do the same thing as the steps from the terminal.

Find the repository you plan to work on.

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Get the SSH url.

You can also use the HTTPS url if you have not setup your SSH keys.

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File > New Project

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Version Control

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Git

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Enter repository URL

Paste in the repository URL from earlier. The “Project data name” should auto fill itself with the name of the repository (selected in blue text).

It’s highly advised to put the project into a folder designated for repositories (e.g., git, Repositories). You can make sure the project get’s cloned to the correct place in the “Create project as a subdirectory of” section of the page.

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The loaded project

RStudio will git clone the repository to the designated folder and open the project. The top right corner will tell you which project you are in.

Make sure you check this every time you start working.