apache / apache/parquet-testing

NullType/UNKNOWN column

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Description

Is it possible to have a parquet file with NullType/UNKNOWN column?

Further more, is it possible to have another parquet file with NullType/UNKOWN column that has non-null value? I'm not sure if it fits into bad_data or not as this is allowed by spec but libraries handle this situation differently.

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Research direction

Start by checking the Parquet specification for NullType/UNKNOWN columns and the repository's existing bad_data cases. Determine whether files with null-only columns and non-null values in an UNKNOWN column are valid fixtures, then document or add coverage for the expected handling once the behavior is established.

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Assessment

Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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