1 - The first thing to do after cloning is to 'activate' three hidden files by changing their names locally:
template_gitignore.txt to .gitignore
template_gitconfig to .gitconfig
gitattributes to .gitattributes
2 - Choose whether to use the renv R package or not. It is deactivated by default, so it needs to be activated if desired:
open the .Rprofile file and delete the #'s
3 - The draft script is there as a template, but it should be used/saved as a snippet so it is easier and faster.