mlr-org / mlr-org/batchtools

feature: resources can be defined by algorithm or problem

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enhancement
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R
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Description

It would be nice if there was a handy option to define the resources needed by a specific algorithm or problem within the definition of them.
Now you just generate everything and then have to select afterwards what to start with which resources.

Further remark: Sending jobs with different resource demands in different batches might lead to underutilized queues so it would be beneficial to be able to start jobs kind of stratified.

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Research direction

Start with issue #44 and trace the existing resource-definition, job-generation, and batch-selection entry points. Clarify with maintainers whether the goal includes stratified starts as well as per-algorithm or per-problem resource definitions. Done means the agreed resource demands can be declared with the relevant definitions and jobs can be selected or started without underutilized queues.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r
Domain
hpc
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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