datafusion-contrib / datafusion-contrib/datafusion-distributed

Improvement: Visualize physical worker assignment in graphviz plans

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Description

We currently show partition colors in graphviz plans—next, it would be helpful to indicate which physical worker each task runs on. This would let us spot co-located tasks and reduce unnecessary networking. It also connects to a potential optimization: avoiding serialization/deserialization when shuffling data between stages on the same worker.

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Research direction

Start by tracing Graphviz plan generation and the existing partition-color visualization, then find where physical worker assignments for tasks are represented. Done means generated plans visibly distinguish worker placement so co-located tasks can be identified; the issue also mentions a possible serialization optimization that may need separate scope clarification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
distributed-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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