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shape-transparent `numpy.shape` for array-likes without `.shape`

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

Research direction

Start by locating the typing definition for numpy.shape and trace how ShapeT is inferred for array-like values. Check the array protocol described in the issue, then verify that objects returning np.ndarray[ShapeT, Any] from array receive the intended ShapeT result.

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Description

stubs: Enhancement topic: shape-typing

return ShapeT for objects s.t. def __array__: () -> np.ndarray[ShapeT, Any].

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