dask / dask/dask-expr

Warn users that using `.query` blocks optimizations and suggest better alternatives

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Description

`.query` blocks optimizations like predicate and filter pushdown. Once we implemented column expressions, we should add a warning that makes users aware of this and suggests better alternatives to using `.query`

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Research direction

Start by locating the `.query` implementation and the column-expression code mentioned in the issue, then inspect existing tests for query behavior and optimization. Done means users receive a warning explaining that `.query` blocks predicate and filter pushdown and pointing them toward better alternatives.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data-engineering, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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