JuliaDiff / JuliaDiff/ForwardDiff.jl
SpecialFunctions.jl could be a weak dep?
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Description
This dependency relies on external libraries, which are not MIT-licensed.
Would it be possible to make SpecialFunctions.jl a weak dependency? Why is it a dependency of ForwardDiff.jl?
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Research direction
Start by inspecting ForwardDiff.jl's dependency declaration and how SpecialFunctions.jl is used. Determine why the dependency is required and whether it can become weak without breaking supported functionality. Done means the dependency arrangement is resolved and the licensing rationale is documented.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- julia
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100