implement terra 'SpatRaster' and 'SpatVector' inputs

[AMBarbosa]

Hi, the 'terra' package is becoming increasingly used, as it replaces both 'raster' and 'sp'+'rgdal' and makes everything much faster. Would you be willing to implement the 'SpatRaster' and 'SpatVector' input formats too? In my experience, transition from 'sp'+'raster' was quite easy, and I've already implemented it in my own packages. Cheers!

[rvalavi]

Hi @AMBarbosa
Thanks for the recommendation. I've already moved to terra in my own codes but haven't implemented it here. I'll move to terra as soon as I have some time. The major update (v2.0) was moving away from sp to sf. Replacing raster with terra should be relatively easy.

[rvalavi]

I'll keep this issue open until the updating process is done!

[AMBarbosa]

Cool, thanks! Please remember to implement also 'SpatVector', as it is a sound and simple alternative to 'sf' that many users prefer.

[rvalavi]

Good news! blockCV is no update with all raster operations in terra and sf.