| **[.gitignore](.gitignore)** | A place to tell git what _not_ to synchronise e.g. `.csv` or [weird OS files](https://gist.github.com/adamgit/3786883)|
| **[analysis/](analysis/)** | Where we store .Rmd files and the .R scripts that call them (usually using a `drake` plan) |
| **[DESCRIPTION](DESCRIPTION)** | But only if you use this as a tmeplate for your own repo - it is a special file for packages |
| **[DESCRIPTION](DESCRIPTION)** | But only if you use this as a template for your own repo - it is a special file for packages |
| **[docs/](docs/)** | Where we put output generated by the .R/.Rmd code. This is helpful if you are using [github/lab pages](https://guides.github.com/features/pages/). Unfortunately the University of Southampton gitlab service does not currently support this. |
| **[env.R](env.R)** | Where we store all the parameters that might be re-used across our repo. Such as colour defaults, data paths etc. We avoid using a project/repo level .Rprofile because it can lead to [a **lot** of confusion](https://support.rstudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047157094-Managing-R-with-Rprofile-Renviron-Rprofile-site-Renviron-site-rsession-conf-and-repos-conf). |
| **[LICENSE](LICENSE)** | Edit to suit your needs |
