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(un)constrained initialization for Stan (and PyMC?)

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Description

I would like to be able to warm start each chain at a specified draw (on either the unconstrained or constrained scale, but ideally constrained for users). I do not want further randomization.

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No file or test is named. Begin by locating the chain-initialization entry point and checking how a specified draw is represented on constrained and unconstrained scales; define acceptance criteria for warm-starting every chain without further randomization, including Stan and PyMC compatibility.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend-api-design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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