Lots of room to improve. Start with a README and CI.
R package to implement longitudinal ComBat: A method for harmonizing multi-batch longitudinal data
Documentation
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No CONTRIBUTING.md found (−47 pts base + up to −53 pts more for content).
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README documents how to install the project.
README is present.
Licensed under Artistic-2.0.
Engineering
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No tests detected anywhere in the repository.
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Project health
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No dependency manifest detected at root.
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No pushes in over 2 years. Looks unmaintained (−95 pts).
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Repository files7 root entries
- man
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- DESCRIPTION
- LICENSE.txtGood: Licensed under Artistic-2.0.
- longCombat_example.R
- NAMESPACE
- README.mdGood: README is present.Issue: README is fairly short (−10 pts). At 400+ chars you get partial credit; 1,500+ earns the full +20 pts.Fix: Expand with a description, install steps, usage, and examples.Issue: README has little structure (−15 pts). Add 2-3 headings for +8 pts; 4+ earns +15 pts.Fix: Break it into sections (Overview, Install, Usage, Contributing) using Markdown headings.Good: README includes screenshots or visuals. Great for first impressions.Good: README has code examples.Good: README links to a live demo or deployed app.Good: README includes status badges.Good: README documents how to install the project.Issue: No run or usage instructions found (−45 pts).Fix: Add a section showing how to start or use the project.