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rscript: Run a script.
$ Rscript ${filename-R}
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This command is used to run an R script from the command line. Here is an explanation of each part of the command:

  • Rscript: It is the command to run R scripts from the command line using the R interpreter. It is similar to executing an R script within the R console, but it allows you to run the script directly from outside the R environment.

  • ${filename-R}: This part is a placeholder for the actual filename of the R script that you want to run. It is usually replaced with the actual name of the file when using the command. The -R after the filename represents that the script is written in R language.

In summary, the command Rscript ${filename-R} is used to execute an R script outside the R environment by providing the name of the script file after the command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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