JuliaDiff / JuliaDiff/ReverseDiff.jl

[docs request] Example defining a custom adjoint

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Description

Is it possible to specify a custom gradient for a function?

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by locating ReverseDiff.jl's documentation and API for custom gradients or adjoints, then verify whether the requested customization is supported and document a minimal working example if it is.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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