JuliaDiff / JuliaDiff/AbstractDifferentiation.jl

Support mutating functions

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Description

It was brought up on Slack that we may need to think about supporting a mutating API where buffers are stored in a more systematic abstract way. I am opening this issue to track the problem and discuss solutions.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by recovering the Slack discussion and clarifying the desired mutating API and systematic buffer representation; done requires an agreed solution and scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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