Syncing dependencies using renv
Now we have cloned the project, and if the owner has used renv to track packages and versions, we can leverage this to get the same versions. Write renv::status() to see if the project uses renv (usually it will say your project is out of sync in the console as the project starts up), and then type renv::restore() to download and install all required packages in the same versions as logged in the lockfile.
Then you do your work, remember to add any newly used (and installed) packages using renv::snapshot(), save your files, and close RStudio. Next, we will go through how to push up your changes and then avoid any conflicts in your code.