pydata / pydata/xarray

Feature request xarray.Dataset.from_dask_dataframe

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Description

The method xarray.Dataset.to_dask_dataframe exists and would like to make a feature request for the opposite xarray.Dataset.from_dask_dataframe. The conversation started over at dask but it was suggested by @shoyer to implement here first https://github.com/dask/dask/issues/6058

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Research direction

Start by reading the existing xarray.Dataset.to_dask_dataframe method and its documentation, then review the linked Dask issue for the proposed inverse operation. Done means implementing and documenting xarray.Dataset.from_dask_dataframe with behavior that is consistent with the existing conversion and agreed requirements.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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