apache / apache/parquet-java

Document how a schema can have columns splitted over different files

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Component: Parquet Priority: Minor Type: enhancement
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Description

In the design overview is stated that the format supports that columns of a given schema are splitted over several files . 

To date ,other than the reference in the parquet homepage there are no other references to these feature , not even if it is actually implemented. 

As it currently stands , I believe that for a given row group you cannot have some columns in one file and other column group in another file belonging to the same schema .

If these feature was actually implemented it would open the door to faster data updates which affect a single column in very wide tables, which is typical on big data use cases .

 

**Reporter**: [Carlos Diogo](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ViewProfile.jspa?name=cdiogo79)

**Note**: *This issue was originally created as [PARQUET-1987](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/PARQUET-1987). Please see the [migration documentation](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/PARQUET-2502) for further details.*

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Research direction

Start with the design overview and the existing reference on the Parquet homepage, then inspect the implementation to determine whether columns from one schema can be split across files within a row group. Document the supported behavior, or clearly state the limitation if it is not implemented, including any relevant constraints for wide-table updates.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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