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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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
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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Assessment
- 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