Alternative workflow for big data retrieval

[cristinamullin]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Big data retrieval is challenging for WQP/TADA users. Consider including an example using a completely different alternative workflow for big data retrieval than what we have in TADA_BigDataRetrieval in DataDiscoveryRetrieval.R. Considering applying this different approach to an EPA use case in a new vignette: #362

Describe the solution you'd like

Matt Ross (Colorado State) suggested using targets.

USGS already created a targets vignette: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/wqp-large-pull-targets/
Another USGS vignette: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/large_sample_pull/
USGS target repo: https://github.com/DOI-USGS/ds-pipelines-targets-example-wqp

Describe alternatives you've considered

Still exploring...

Reminders for TADA contributors addressing this issue

New features should include all of the following work:

• Create the function/code.

• Document all code using comments to describe what is does.

• Create tests in tests folder.

• Create help file using roxygen2 above code.

• Create working examples in help file (via roxygen2).

• Add to appropriate vignette (or create new one).

[lkoenig-usgs]

Hello! 👋 I've periodically followed the progress on the TADA package and am really excited to see it come together. I created the USGS targets workflow with other USGS colleagues - if you have any questions or want to compare notes on our approach to big data pulls, please don't hesitate to reach out!