ydb-platform / ydb-platform/ydb-python-sdk

feature: Index covered columns information

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enhancement
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Python
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Description

Feature Request

Describe the Feature Request

Now describe_table method returns TableDescription with field indexes. Each index in this field represented by class TableIndex, which doesn't have any information about the covered columns.

Describe Preferred Solution

Use data_columns field of proto TableIndexDescription in class TableDescription.

If the feature request is approved, would you be willing to submit a PR?
Yes

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Research direction

Start with the describe_table method and trace how TableDescription and its TableIndex entries are built. Read the proto TableIndexDescription definition, especially data_columns, and check how the existing index information is mapped. Done means TableIndex exposes the covered columns returned by the proto.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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