numpy / numpy/numpy

Allow np.fill_diagonal to fill sub or super diagonals too

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01 - Enhancement component: numpy.lib
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Description

It would be really nice if np.fill_diagonal could fill other diagonals besides the main diagonal. This would match the offset argument of np.diagonal.

Shouldn't require much code to allow this.

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Research direction

Start at the np.fill_diagonal entry point and compare its behavior with the offset argument of np.diagonal. Review the existing fill_diagonal coverage before deciding how sub- and super-diagonal offsets should behave. Done means supported offsets fill the corresponding diagonals consistently with np.diagonal.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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