mlcommons / mlcommons/storage

[Proposal] Evaluate Arrow IPC format for reader

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Python
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Description

This issue tracks the proposal of evaluating Apache Arrow IPC as an alternative on‑disk data representation format for the MLPerf Storage reader pipeline, with the goal of improving effective data loading reducing CPU overhead during sample deserialization.

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Research direction

Start by locating the MLPerf Storage reader pipeline and its current sample-deserialization path. Evaluate Apache Arrow IPC as an alternative on-disk representation and compare its effect on CPU overhead during loading. The issue does not name files, tests, or acceptance criteria.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data-engineering, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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