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Tracer-aware argument checking

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Description

Implementing these argument checks is not totally straightforward because the arguments we would like to check may be traced: https://github.com/jax-ml/jax/discussions/12785#discussioncomment-3872547

I think we can do it but it probably belongs in a separate PR.

Originally posted by @dylanhmorris in https://github.com/CDCgov/PyRenew/pull/493#discussion_r2023035962

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Start by reviewing the argument-checking requirement in this issue and the linked JAX discussion about traced arguments. Identify the relevant check entry points in PyRenew, then verify that the checks work when arguments are traced; the issue does not name specific files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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