apache / apache/arrow-java

[Java] Add RunEndEncoding format support

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Description

### Describe the enhancement requested

This will be the parent task for all PRs related to initial REE format support. See https://arrow.apache.org/docs/format/Columnar.html#run-end-encoded-layout for info about this layout.

- [x] https://github.com/apache/arrow/issues/38648
- [x] https://github.com/apache/arrow/issues/39982
- [x] https://github.com/apache/arrow/issues/44065
- [x] Add support to Java's Vector Visitors
- [ ] Add support to complex types e.g. UnionVector
- [ ] Add support to the `algorithm` module

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Java

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Research direction

Start with the Apache Arrow Run-End Encoded layout specification, then inspect Java's Vector Visitors, UnionVector, and the algorithm module. Done means completing the remaining complex-type and algorithm support items in the checklist, with the existing completed items providing context.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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