tensorflow / tensorflow/datasets

Streaming dataset construction or appending to an existing dataset

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I am always frustrated when I need to re-run tfds build when new data samples becomes available. Doing so is time-consuming.

Describe the solution you'd like
The ability to append data to an existing tfds dataset

Describe alternatives you've considered
I am not sure if there are any alternatives

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the TFDS build workflow and how an existing dataset is represented. Define how new samples would be appended without rerunning tfds build, including the expected behavior for dataset construction and completion criteria.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, tensorflow
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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