the background to update outputs based on inputs – HTML files can’t do this • Providing files – Send “raw” files (.rmd, .R, data, etc), maybe as an R project – Recipient knits the file / runs the app through Rstudio • Hosting online – Needs a server that runs R in the background, and github doesn’t – shinyapps.io is pretty common way to permanently host document / app Sharing shiny products