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+Nabla.jl is a reverse-mode automatic differentiation package targetting machine learning use cases. 
+As such, we have (for example) prioritised support for linear algebra optimisations and higher-order functions over the ability to take higher-order derivatives (Nabla currently only supports first-order derivatives).
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+Nabla is currently under active development and improved documentation will be made available soon. 
+Until then, the code in the [examples](src/examples) folder best indicates how to use the package. 
+Given the early stage of development, we anticipate a number of bugs and performance issues. 
+If you encounter any of these or have any particular feature requests, please raise an issue and let us know.