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Directional derivative (Dv​f)

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The directional derivative of f at x in the direction v is
Dv​f(x)=dtd​f(x+tv)​t=0​.
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For a differentiable scalar function on Euclidean space, it equals v⋅∇f(x).

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The directional derivative is a concept in multivariable calculus that measures how a function changes as you move in a specific direction from a given point.
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