Writing style

• Academic style of writing. Conciseness is very important.
• Use precise, technical language without unnecessary elaboration.
• Prioritize clarity and brevity over casual explanations.

Code blocks

• In Quarto, we format code blocks similar to how it is done in markdown.
• Language is indicated on the opening line, e.g., ```{r}
• Block options should be passed on the first lines after the start, e.g., via "#| echo: true"
• Common chunk options: "#| eval: false", "#| include: false", "#| warning: false", "#| message: false"

Code Style & Guidelines

• Prefer R code blocks over python.
• Simple, brief comments are acceptable.
• Use tidyverse conventions when applicable (pipe operators, consistent naming).
• Variable names should be descriptive but concise.
• Avoid redundant code; prefer vectorized operations.
• Include error handling for file operations and data imports.

Documentation & Structure

• Use appropriate Quarto heading levels (##, ###) for organization.
• Cross-reference figures and tables using Quarto syntax (@fig-label, @tbl-label).
• Include brief function descriptions for complex operations.
• Prefer inline code r variable for simple value displays.