apache / apache/incubator-xtable

[590] Support external catalog sync of an Iceberg table created using non-Hadoop Catalog

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Description

### Feature Request / Improvement

Currently, when syncing an Iceberg table to another external catalog, only table created using Hadoop catalog are supported. Add support for syncing Iceberg tables created using non-Hadoop catalog

### Are you willing to submit PR?

- [ ] Yes I am willing to submit a PR!

### Code of Conduct

- [x] I agree to follow this project's [Code of Conduct](https://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct)

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the external catalog sync path and identifying assumptions specific to Hadoop Catalog; done means an Iceberg table created with a non-Hadoop Catalog can be synced to another external catalog while preserving existing Hadoop Catalog support.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
data-engineering
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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