import functions from a package without loading the package

• box

  31 809 7.8 R

  Write reusable, composable and modular R code (by klmr)

I don't fully understand what happens when you attach a package, so I can't speak to your question about side-effects. However, if you're looking for an alternative, possibly safer, strategy, you might try the package box.

• ggplot2

  62 6,316 9.4 R

  An implementation of the Grammar of Graphics in R

  

For example, if you type ggplot2::aes in your console - before even pressing enter, the .onLoad() function will get called (this function)

• InfluxDB

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