Redundant function `multiply_log` vs. `lmultiply`
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Description
There currently exist two functions multiply_log and lmultiply
They basically do the same thing. IMO they should be consolidated and only one should be kept.
Maybe the other should first get a deprecation warning or something.
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Research direction
Start by locating the multiply_log and lmultiply entry points and comparing their behavior and usage. Determine which function should remain and whether the other needs deprecation; the work is done when the duplicate API has one clear replacement and the transition is addressed.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- backend-api-design
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100