Is sparse matrix in Apache Arrow scope?

Hi, I have a question. Is there any plan to support sparse matrix in Apache Arrow? I just want to know whether sparse matrix is out of scope or not. Thanks, -- kou

[jira] [Created] (ARROW-845) [Python] Sync FindArrow.cmake changes from parquet-cpp

Wes McKinney created ARROW-845: -- Summary: [Python] Sync FindArrow.cmake changes from parquet-cpp Key: ARROW-845 URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ARROW-845 Project: Apache Arrow Issue T

[jira] [Created] (ARROW-844) [Format] Revise format/README.md to reflect progress reaching a more complete specification

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[jira] [Created] (ARROW-843) [Python] Parquet merging unequal but equivalent schemas

Wes McKinney created ARROW-843: -- Summary: [Python] Parquet merging unequal but equivalent schemas Key: ARROW-843 URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ARROW-843 Project: Apache Arrow Issue

Re: Say no to zero length batches...

I agree with Jacques on the expansion of the allowed batch sizes being a significant change to the format. Optional features do have a risk of fragmenting the community, but need to be balanced against the benefits provided to a particular user of arrow. I think that the requirement that individu