apache / apache/arrow

[Python] Adopt a more pythonic method for UDF registration

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Component: Python Type: enhancement
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Description

### Describe the enhancement requested

It's currently quite complicated to register a UDF. In a recent PR we reviewed a few different suggestions. We should adopt one of these.

### Component(s)

Python

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Research direction

The issue names only the Python component and does not identify files or tests. Start by locating the current Python UDF registration entry point and reviewing the alternatives discussed in the recent PR; done means selecting and implementing a more Pythonic registration method.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
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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