So what would you have libraries like scikits-learn do? Support half a dozen array APIs until a 7th array implementation comes around? Support one, and force users to litter adapters everywhere and (often poorly) reinvent the wheel?
I'd very much welcome a unified array API initiative. It's been accomplished in Julia and it's incredibly empowering.
The fact that today you have to special case functions because the various array types are only loosely compatible is a nightmare, not a benefit.
I'd very much welcome a unified array API initiative. It's been accomplished in Julia and it's incredibly empowering.
The fact that today you have to special case functions because the various array types are only loosely compatible is a nightmare, not a benefit.