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softplus note in Functions Reference

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Description

Summary:

Add a note in functions reference for the log1p_exp function noting that it's also known as softplus.

Current Version:

v2.18.0

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Research direction

Start in the Functions Reference entry for log1p_exp. Add a note stating that the function is also known as softplus, then verify that the rendered reference includes the note.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
tex
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
50/100

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