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h5lite (version 2.0.0.2)

h5lite-package: h5lite: A Simple and Lightweight HDF5 Interface

Description

The h5lite package provides a simple, lightweight, and user-friendly interface for reading and writing HDF5 files. It is designed for R users who want to save and load common R objects (vectors, matrices, arrays, factors, and data.frames) to an HDF5 file without needing to understand the low-level details of the HDF5 C API.

Arguments

Key Features

  • Simple API: Use familiar functions like h5_read() and h5_write().

  • Automatic Handling: Dimensions, data types, and group creation are handled automatically.

  • Safe by Default: Auto-selects a safe R data type for numeric data to prevent overflow.

  • Easy Installation: The required HDF5 library is bundled with the package.

Author

Maintainer: Daniel P. Smith dansmith01@gmail.com (ORCID)

Other contributors:

  • Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research [copyright holder, funder]

See Also

Useful links:

Key functions: h5_read(), h5_write(), h5_ls(), h5_str()