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Tutorial request: simple gibbs sampling

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Description

I usually code my MCMC algorithms (mostly gibbs in BNP) in C++, but this time I thought I might switch to tfp for a change.
Is there anyone using tfp for (blocked) gibbs sampling / some resources online?

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing existing TensorFlow Probability tutorials and resources for blocked Gibbs sampling, then define the tutorial's scope and verify that it provides a usable example for the requested workflow.

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Tech stack
tensorflow
Domain
documentation, machine-learning
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
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