apache / apache/arrow-rs

Support exchanging dictionaries for the relevant types in the python FFI bridge

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enhancement python
Dominant language
Rust
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Description

Currently the dictionary values are ignored for both DictionaryType and DictionaryArray objects.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Python FFI bridge and the handling for DictionaryType and DictionaryArray. Trace the existing exchange paths and determine how dictionary values are currently ignored; done means dictionary values are preserved for both object types.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, rust
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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