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How does R implement lazy loading in packages?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
R loads package objects into memory only when they are first accessed.
Deep explanation
Lazy loading stores serialized objects in a database-like format (.rdb/.rdx) and loads them on demand, reducing startup time and memory footprint.
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