apache / apache/arrow-rs

Unable to parse parquet files with maps with complex keys

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Description

**Describe the bug**
There's currently an assertion that forbids complex key types in parquet maps. No such restriction exists in the spec for parquet.

**To Reproduce**
Try to parse a parquet file with a map with an array key

**Expected behavior**
It should parse fine

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Research direction

Start by locating the assertion that forbids complex key types in parquet maps, then reproduce the issue with a parquet file whose map key is an array. The work is done when that file parses successfully without violating the parquet specification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
data-engineering
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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