pydata / pydata/xarray

Add `.quantile(foo=quantiles)` API?

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem?

Many of our methods allow the equivalent of .shift(foo=5), where foo is a dimension name.

But not .quantile! That requires .quantile(dim="foo", [0,0.5,1])

Describe the solution you'd like

I guess this is a missing thing rather than a deliberate choice, is that right?

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Research direction

Review xarray's existing quantile API and the analogous dimension-keyword APIs such as shift. Determine the intended syntax and expected behavior for naming the quantile dimension, then verify that the quantile examples and relevant tests cover the new form.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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