JuliaDiff / JuliaDiff/ReverseDiff.jl

Support the use of `@forward` on non-scalar functions

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Description

See, for example, #34.

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Research direction

Start by reading issue #34, which this issue cites, and then locate the implementation and tests for the @forward functionality in ReverseDiff.jl. Determine how non-scalar functions are currently handled and define the expected behavior for supporting them. Done means the requested support is implemented and covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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