trl/pr_5607/en/experimental_overview.md

Experimental

This directory contains a minimal, clearly separated space for fast iteration on new ideas.

Stability contract: Anything under trl.experimental may change or be removed in any release (including patch versions) without prior deprecation. Do not rely on these APIs for production workloads.

Promotion Path (Simple)

1. Prototype outside the main repo: Start development in your own fork or a separate repository to iterate quickly.
2. Experimental inclusion: Once it’s ready for early users, move the idea into trl.experimental..
3. Improve: Add tests, a short doc/example, and demonstrate the usage.
4. Promote: Once the API proves stable and there is clear interest or adoption from the community, move it into trl. (stable module).

FAQ

Why not just use branches? Because branches are not shipped to users; experimental code inside the package lets early adopters try things and give feedback.

Can these APIs change or vanish without warning? Yes. Anything inside trl.experimental can change or disappear in any release.

Should I use this in production? Only if you are fine with updating your code quickly when things change.

Will maintainers promptly fix issues in trl.experimental? Not necessarily. The experimental module is a playground for new ideas, and maintainers may not prioritize bug fixes or feature requests there. Issues may remain unresolved until (or unless) the feature graduates to the stable API.

How to silence the runtime notice?

Use: export TRL_EXPERIMENTAL_SILENCE=1.