JuliaDiff / JuliaDiff/DifferentiationInterface.jl

`vec(::Matrix)` allocates

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Description

As pointed out by @mcabbott in #564, vec(::Matrix) is not free. Neither is reshape for that matter. He suggested directly using ReshapedArray

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Research direction

Locate the implementation paths for vec(::Matrix) and reshape, then inspect how ReshapedArray could be used without changing behavior. Confirm completion by measuring that these paths no longer allocate, using the repository’s existing checks if available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
performance
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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