Too many R packages: CRAN is inundated with submissions

The floodgates of R package submissions on CRAN have opened wide, with a staggering influx of new packages 📈. This surge poses a challenge for maintainers to keep up with quality checks and updates. As a result, the CRAN review process faces strain, affecting the timely availability of valuable tools for data scientists and analysts.

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title: Too many R packages: CRAN is inundated with submissions
additional: The floodgates of R package submissions on CRAN have opened wide, with a staggering influx of new packages 📈. This surge poses a challenge for maintainers to keep up with quality checks and updates. As a result, the CRAN review process faces strain, affecting the timely availability of valuable tools for data scientists and analysts.
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