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  * it is a collection of R [how-to resources](howTo/) including some notes on:
    * how to [use git branches](howTo/gitBranches.md) 
-   * how to use [drake](howTo/drake.md) to massively speed up and [manage your workflow](https://milesmcbain.xyz/the-drake-post/)
+   * how to use [drake](howTo/drake.md) to massively speed up and [manage your workflow](https://milesmcbain.xyz/the-drake-post/) (NB: drake has been superseded by [targets](https://books.ropensci.org/targets/) - update on the notes soon)
    * how to access the University [Iridis HPC](howTo/iridis.md)
    * how to use R/RStudio on the University [SVE (remote desktop) service](howTo/sve.md)
    * where to [keep your data](howTo/keepingData.md)
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+NB: drake has been superseded by [targets](https://books.ropensci.org/targets/) - more soon
+
 # drake:
 
  * use [drake](https://docs.ropensci.org/drake/) to massively speed up and [manage your workflow](https://milesmcbain.xyz/the-drake-post/). This includes always: