JuliaDiff / JuliaDiff/ChainRulesTestUtils.jl

MethodError for frule doens't show the type of the tangent

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Research direction

Start at src/testers.jl line 126, linked by the issue, and inspect how the frule MethodError is constructed. Confirm the current message and identify the missing tangent type information. Done means the resulting error message clearly includes the tangent type without making the diagnostic misleading.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
testing
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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