apache / apache/datafusion

Add Spark-compatible Parquet reader

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Description

### Is your feature request related to a problem or challenge?

I would like to add a Spark-compatible Parquet reader to the `datafusion-spark` crate, based on functionally that already exists in Comet.

The Parquet reader should support per-Spark-version behavior. For example, there were significant differences between Spark 3.x and 4.x with regards to type widening and handling of `TimestampNTZ`.

### Describe the solution you'd like

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### Describe alternatives you've considered

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### Additional context

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Research direction

Start by reading the datafusion-spark crate and locating the existing Comet functionality referenced in the issue. Compare the Spark 3.x and 4.x behavior for type widening and TimestampNTZ, then define done as a Parquet reader that applies the correct behavior for each supported Spark version.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust, spark
Domain
data-engineering
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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