lance-format / lance-format/lance

Expose API to see which fragments an index covers

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Description

This may be used to decide when to re-index or possibly used in incremental updates.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Rust index implementation and public API entry points responsible for fragment coverage; the issue names no files or tests. Clarify whether the API supports re-indexing decisions, incremental updates, or both, and define completion as a documented, testable way to inspect which fragments an index covers.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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