In order to fully implement the functionality of super columns using compound columns I need to be able to select multiple column ranges - this would be functionally equivalent to selecting multiple super columns (and more!).
I would like to request the following CQL syntax: SELECT [FIRST N] [REVERSED] name1..nameN1, name2..nameN2... FROM ... I am heading into my weekend here. If no one has created a JIRA ticket for this by Sunday, and I am not talked out of it, I will create one myself.