apache / apache/arrow-java

[Java] Implement vector diff functionality

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Description

In C++ side, we already have array diff functionality for vector equals and testing to make it easy to see differences between Arrays and reduce debugging time.  And it’s better to do something similar in Java side for better testing facilities.

**Reporter**: [Ji Liu](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ARROW-8019) / @tianchen92

**Note**: *This issue was originally created as [ARROW-8019](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ARROW-8019). Please see the [migration documentation](https://github.com/apache/arrow/issues/14542) for further details.*

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing C++ array diff functionality and the Java testing utilities that compare vectors. Define the Java equivalent by matching the differences exposed for vector equality, then add or update tests demonstrating the resulting diagnostics.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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