R tip: Schedule R scripts on a Mac

The video tutorial explains how to schedule R scripts to run automatically on a Mac using the command line. It covers creating a test script, running it from the command line, setting file permissions, and scheduling tasks using Cron jobs. The tutorial also introduces the Cron R package and RStudio add-ins for easier scheduling. Important considerations for file locations and system settings are discussed to ensure scripts run as expected.

What are the steps to create a Cron job using RStudio?

What should you keep in mind regarding the location of files created by Cron jobs?

How can you ensure that your Mac is awake when a scheduled Cron job is set to run?