lance-format / lance-format/lance

Support variable shape tensor

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Description

The layout was approved back in September: https://lists.apache.org/thread/8s9s9smclhztkqj3sn4y6f6hp06b3163

We could make our own Python extension type for now until PyArrow releases theirs.

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Research direction

Start with the approved layout discussion linked in the issue and determine the intended representation for variable-shape tensors. Then assess whether a Python extension type is needed until PyArrow provides one; done means the chosen representation is supported consistently by the project and its Python interface.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, rust
Domain
data, machine-learning
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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