Implement a method to check derivatives
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- Python
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Description
It would be handy to implement a method to check derivatives directly in pyOptSparse.
SNOPT implements a derivative checker, but not everyone has access to this optimizer. A simple check would be very handy.
Potential solution
This could be implemented as part of the pyOpt_Optimization class.
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Research direction
Start by reading the pyOpt_Optimization class and the existing SNOPT derivative-checking behavior for context. Define the method's interface, supported derivative inputs, numerical-checking behavior, and completion criteria before implementing it, since the issue does not name specific files or tests.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100