JuliaDiff / JuliaDiff/AbstractDifferentiation.jl

add `ForwardRuleConfigBackend` (to match `ReverseRuleConfigBackend`)

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Description

If I understand correctly, AbstractDifferentiation is compatible with ChainRules backends that work in reverse mode, but not in forward mode?

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The issue names AbstractDifferentiation and ChainRules backends but no file or test. First inspect the existing ReverseRuleConfigBackend integration and determine the intended forward-mode counterpart, then define the expected API and coverage needed to demonstrate compatibility.

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Tech stack
julia
Domain
backend-api-design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
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Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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