pymc-devs / pymc-devs/pytensor

Move `logsumexp` to `tensor.special`

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the logsumexp definition in pytensor/tensor/math.py at the linked lines and inspect the existing tensor.special module. Trace current imports and callers before moving it, then verify that the function is available from its new location and existing behavior remains intact.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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