JuliaGaussianProcesses / JuliaGaussianProcesses/KernelFunctions.jl
Remove `set!` and `duplicate`?
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- Julia
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Description
It is unclear to me why set! and duplicate are needed. Could they be removed?
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Research direction
Start by locating the definitions and call sites for set! and duplicate in the Julia package. Trace why each exists and whether other kernel functionality depends on them. Done means reaching a clear decision about whether both APIs can be removed and recording the supporting rationale.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- julia
- Domain
- machine-learning
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100