Sparse Array in Labels?
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Description
I wonder if it's possible to support sparse array to some degree in Labels. If it's a mask then the sparse format could save quite a lot of disk space.
Sparse array status in xarray: pydata/xarray#3213
Documentation: https://docs.xarray.dev/en/latest/user-guide/duckarrays.html
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Research direction
Start with the linked xarray sparse-array discussion, pydata/xarray#3213, and the xarray duck-array documentation to understand the supported constraints. Then trace how Labels are represented and persisted in spatialdata. Done means the project has a decided scope for sparse-label support and a verified implementation or documented conclusion.
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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
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100