dataset: Create Data Frames that are Easier to Exchange and Reuse

The dataset package extension to the R statistical environment aims to ensure that the most important R object that contains a dataset, i.e.a data.frame or an inherited tibble , tsibble or data.table contains important metadata for the reuse and validation of the dataset contents. We aim to offer a novel solution to support individuals or small groups of data scientists working in various business, academic or policy research functions who cannot count on the support of librarians, knowledge engineers, and extensive documentation processes. The current version of thedatasetpackage is in an early, experimental stage. You can follow the discussion of this package on rOpenSci .