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How does R handle graph-based dependency resolution in targets pipelines?

Updated May 24, 2026

Short answer

targets builds a DAG of pipeline steps and executes only invalidated nodes.

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Each target is a node in a directed acyclic graph. When upstream changes occur, only dependent nodes are recomputed, ensuring efficiency and reproducibility.

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