influxdata / influxdata/influxdb-java

Allow write precision of TimeUnit other than Nanoseconds

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Description

Would like to make use of the compression gains based on using an appropriate time precision.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the Java client's existing write APIs and how TimeUnit is currently handled, with nanoseconds as the stated baseline. Determine which write paths would need configurable precision and define completion around supporting an appropriate non-nanosecond precision while preserving existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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