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Does Project only remove columns from the schema?

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Description

Here is how it is currently documented in transaction.md:

Removes columns from the table, modifying the schema.
This is a metadata-only operation; data files are not modified.

Is this correct? Can project only be used for column removal?

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Research direction

Start with the description of Project in transaction.md and compare it with the documented or implemented behavior. Check whether Project is limited to column removal and whether it changes data files, then update the documentation to state the verified behavior and supported scope.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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