opensearch-project / opensearch-project/sql

[FEATURE] Support flat object querying and searching

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enhancement field types support PPL
Dominant language
Java
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem?
Support new OpenSearch data type: flat_object

What solution would you like?

  1. Support querying such fields, for example in select * query.
  2. Support search for sub-fields of such fields.

What alternatives have you considered?
N/A

Do you have any additional context?
https://opensearch.org/docs/latest/field-types/flat-object
https://github.com/opensearch-project/OpenSearch/pull/6507

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Research direction

Start with the linked OpenSearch flat_object documentation and pull request, then trace how this project handles field querying and sub-field search. Done means flat_object fields work in select * queries and searches can target their sub-fields; the issue names no repository files or tests.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
java, sql
Domain
backend, databases, search
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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