Adding tbl_ard_hierarchical() function.

[ddsjoberg]

I am wondering if this function is even needed. Functions like tbl_ard_summary() and tbl_ard_continuous() are general structures that can house many many types of tables, and re-used to help construct more complex tables.

These structures are so specific to these AE (and related) tables. Even when people are using an ARD framework, it seems it would be easier to to just build the table then grab the ARD from the table. 🤔🤔🤔

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[edelarua]

Looks great Daniel! I know it's very basic right now but it does the job fine so I think it's good to go and we can come back and polish it up later - just a few minor suggestions from me.

[edelarua]

I am wondering if this function is even needed. Functions like tbl_ard_summary() and tbl_ard_continuous() are general structures that can house many many types of tables, and re-used to help construct more complex tables.

These structures are so specific to these AE (and related) tables. Even when people are using an ARD framework, it seems it would be easier to to just build the table then grab the ARD from the table. 🤔🤔🤔

That's true, I guess it just gives people more options since we don't really know how people will be using cards yet, or if there's a use case where it would be simpler to use the tbl_ard_*() function instead of directly calling the tbl_*() function.

[edelarua]

Thanks Daniel!!!

[ddsjoberg]

Thank you @edelarua !!