patrick-kidger / patrick-kidger/jaxtyping
[Question] Type aliases
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Description
Is it possible to define type aliases for commonly used types?
e.g. f["a b c"] for Float[torch.Tensor, "a b c"]
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing jaxtyping's existing type-annotation and aliasing behavior, then determine the supported syntax and compatibility requirements for aliases such as f["a b c"]. Done means a documented, agreed-upon alias mechanism with coverage for the requested usage.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python, pytorch
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100