apache / apache/datafusion

RFC: Add `result type` for Expr

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Description

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

In the current case, when we go to get the `result type` of Expr, we don't save it.
It also means that if we get the `result type` multiple times, it may require multiple runtime evaluate.

BTW, this feature is also related with `Type Coercion`, we should/must get `result type` after `Type Coercion`, because it may be invalid (need coerced type).

### 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

The issue provides no file or test names. Start by locating the Expr result-type evaluation and the Type Coercion logic, then trace how often runtime evaluation occurs. Done should include a defined approach for retaining the coerced result type and avoiding repeated evaluation, with tests covering both behaviors.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
databases
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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