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Can I run a Shiny app from within R Tools for Visual Studio

Is it possible to run Shiny apps from within Visual Studio if I'm using R Tools for Visual Studio (RTVS). If yes, how?

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lebelinoz Avatar asked Aug 10 '17 05:08

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I thought there wasn't, but as it turns out, there is a "Run Shiny App" button in RTVS!

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Hong Ooi Avatar answered Oct 23 '22 20:10

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