apache / apache/paimon

[Feature] Support for the create table like syntax of the spark sql engine

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Description

### Search before asking

- [X] I searched in the [issues](https://github.com/apache/paimon/issues) and found nothing similar.

### Motivation

Flink SQL supports the create table like syntax to create a new paimon table, whereas Spark SQL does not.

### Solution

_No response_

### Anything else?

_No response_

### Are you willing to submit a PR?

- [ ] I'm willing to submit a PR!

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Research direction

Start by reviewing Apache Paimon's existing Flink SQL support and Spark SQL integration to determine where CREATE TABLE LIKE is handled. Done means Spark SQL accepts the syntax and creates a new Paimon table with the expected structure.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spark, sql
Domain
database
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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