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[JOSS Review] Add `jaxlib` to requirements

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This issue is part of the JOSS Review in openjournals/joss-reviews#3419.

mpi4jax requires jax in order to function, which is very logical. However, jax requires jaxlib to function properly. Given that, for some reason, jax does not automatically install jaxlib, either jax or mpi4jax must add this requirement to the requirements list. Otherwise mpi4jax cannot be installed properly using a single install command.

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1313ecommented, Aug 9, 2021

It is good now. 😃 It is simply to take out any confusion with beginners. Should always try to make it as easy as possible for them to get started, and leaving very little up for interpretation.

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dionhaefnercommented, Aug 9, 2021

I agree that the current state of installing jaxlib manually is awkward, but I really don’t see a better solution. IMO the error when running without jaxlib is obvious enough that this shouldn’t be a major obstacles for new users (which we assume to mostly be JAX users anyway).

I’ve added a section to the README, feel free to reopen if you feel that this is still an issue and we’ll work on a better solution.