2  Getting Started

This page will guide you through the steps required to install, set up, and launch the cd2030 Shiny App. Follow these instructions to ensure a smooth start.

2.1 Prerequisites

Before using the app, ensure you have the following:

  1. Software:
    • R (version 4.0 or higher recommended): Download it from CRAN.
    • RStudio (latest version recommended): Download it from RStudio.
  2. Data Access: Ensure you have access to the necessary datasets:
    • UN estimates
    • WUENIC estimates
    • survey data

2.2 Installing the App

The cd2030 Shiny App is hosted on GitHub. To install it:

  1. Open RStudio.
  2. Install the devtools package (if not already installed):
if (!require('devtools')) install.packages("devtools")

This package manager simplifies the app installation process.

  1. Install the cd2030 app:
devtools::install_github("aphrcwaro/cd2030")

This will download and install the app on your system, along with all required packages.

2.3 Launching the App

Once installed, launch the app using the following commands:

library(cd2030)
dashboard()

The app will open in your default web browser, ready for use.

Launching the cd2030 Shiny App.
Figure 2.1: Launching the cd2030 Shiny App.

2.4 Next Steps

With the app installed and running, proceed to the App Features section to explore its functionality and workflows in detail.