Add one-step FilterExec creation with projection (#19608) #19619

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-03T08:55:07Z

This PR introduces a new FilterExec constructor that accepts a projection at creation time,
ensuring compute_properties() executes only once.

What was added:

New try_new_with_projection() method for FilterExec
Projection is applied during plan creation
compute_properties() now runs a single time
No regressions in existing query plans
Tests validate performance and correctness
Documentation updated to reflect usage

Fixes: #19608

This commit fixes issue apache#19612 where accumulators that don't implement retract_batch exhibit buggy behavior in window frame queries. ## Problem When aggregate functions are used with window frames like `ROWS BETWEEN UNBOUNDED PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW`, DataFusion uses PlainAggregateWindowExpr which calls evaluate() multiple times on the same accumulator instance. Accumulators that use std::mem::take() in their evaluate() method consume their internal state, causing incorrect results on subsequent calls. ## Solution 1. **percentile_cont**: Modified evaluate() to use mutable reference instead of consuming the Vec. Added retract_batch() support for both PercentileContAccumulator and DistinctPercentileContAccumulator. 2. **string_agg**: Changed SimpleStringAggAccumulator::evaluate() to clone the accumulated string instead of taking it. ## Changes - datafusion/functions-aggregate/src/percentile_cont.rs: - Changed calculate_percentile() to take &mut [T::Native] instead of Vec<T::Native> - Updated PercentileContAccumulator::evaluate() to pass reference - Updated DistinctPercentileContAccumulator::evaluate() to clone values - Added retract_batch() implementation using HashMap for efficient removal - Updated PercentileContGroupsAccumulator::evaluate() for consistency - datafusion/functions-aggregate/src/string_agg.rs: - Changed evaluate() to use clone() instead of std::mem::take() - datafusion/sqllogictest/test_files/aggregate.slt: - Added test cases for percentile_cont with window frames - Added test comparing median() vs percentile_cont(0.5) behavior - Added test for string_agg cumulative window frame - docs/source/library-user-guide/functions/adding-udfs.md: - Added documentation about window-compatible accumulators - Explained evaluate() state preservation requirements - Documented retract_batch() implementation guidance Closes apache#19612

nuno-faria

Thanks @GaneshPatil7517 for taking a look at this. I left some comments below. I think it might be better to add a builder as proposed by @adriangb instead of the new constructor.

nuno-faria · 2026-01-03T11:16:12Z

datafusion/physical-plan/src/filter.rs

+    /// )?;
+    /// ```
+    #[expect(clippy::needless_pass_by_value)]
+    pub fn try_new_with_projection(


@adriangb suggested to add a builder instead of a new constructor and I tend to agree. @GaneshPatil7517 could you create a FilterExecBuilder, with:

a new function which would take the predicate and input, since they are mandatory.

several with_... methods for the projection, default_selectivity, batch_size, and fetch.

a build method which would return the FilterExec.

We then might even consider to have the original try_new use the builder instead, to reduce the amount of duplicate code.

nuno-faria · 2026-01-03T11:17:04Z

docs/source/library-user-guide/filterexec-with-projection.md

@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+<!---


I don't think a new user guide is needed just for this change.

nuno-faria · 2026-01-03T11:18:22Z

datafusion/functions-aggregate/src/percentile_cont.rs

        size_of_val(self) + self.all_values.capacity() * size_of::<T::Native>()
    }
+
+    fn retract_batch(&mut self, values: &[ArrayRef]) -> Result<()> {


I'm not sure how this relates to this PR.

nuno-faria · 2026-01-03T11:19:14Z

datafusion/sqllogictest/test_files/aggregate.slt


 statement ok
 drop table distinct_avg;
+


Also not sure why new aggregate tests are required.

nuno-faria · 2026-01-03T11:20:05Z

docs/source/library-user-guide/functions/adding-udfs.md

 [`create_udaf`]: https://docs.rs/datafusion/latest/datafusion/logical_expr/fn.create_udaf.html
 [`advanced_udaf.rs`]: https://github.com/apache/datafusion/blob/main/datafusion-examples/examples/udf/advanced_udaf.rs

+### Window Frame Compatible Accumulators


This also doesn't fit in this PR.

Adds FilterExecBuilder pattern with fluent API Allows setting projection, selectivity, batch_size, fetch in one build Refactors try_new to use builder internally (reduces duplication) Ensures compute_properties executes only once Fixes apache#19608

nuno-faria · 2026-01-03T15:27:06Z

@GaneshPatil7517 thanks for the changes. There are still some changes that I think are from a different PR, at functions-aggregate , aggregate.slt, and adding-udfs.md. Could you remove those as well?

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-03T15:30:25Z

ok @nuno-faria ill remove it...

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-04T13:36:56Z

@nuno-faria Please Review this...

nuno-faria · 2026-01-04T20:59:20Z

@alamb could you please enable the workflows in this PR? Thanks.

adriangb · 2026-01-04T21:07:13Z

I’ve set them to run

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-05T02:01:32Z

there are 2 failing and 30 successful checks, let me solve this....

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-05T04:49:31Z

Hi @nuno-faria & @adriangb ,
All checks have passed successfully on this PR. I’m really excited to see it get merged 🚀
Kindly request you to review and approve when you get a moment.

Thank you for your time and support! 🙌

adriangb

Should we deprecate with_projection and other methods on FilterExec and re-implement them in terms of the building until they are removed?

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-05T05:20:54Z

ok ill work on that...

As suggested in PR review, deprecate with_projection(), with_default_selectivity(), and with_batch_size() methods on FilterExec. These methods now use FilterExecBuilder internally for backward compatibility while guiding users toward the builder pattern. - Marked methods as deprecated since 51.0.0 - Re-implemented using FilterExecBuilder to maintain functionality - All 114 filter tests passing - Provides gentle migration path for users

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-05T05:25:54Z

hey @adriangb please can you review it i updated it....

adriangb · 2026-01-05T06:04:41Z

datafusion/physical-plan/src/filter.rs

+    ///
+    /// # Deprecated
+    /// Use [`FilterExecBuilder::with_default_selectivity`] instead
+    #[deprecated(since = "51.0.0", note = "Use FilterExecBuilder::with_default_selectivity instead")]


Should be 52.0.0, or probably 53.0.0 at this point

adriangb

Thanks, almost there! Can you add an entry to upgrading.md?

- Updated deprecation version from 51.0.0 to 52.0.0 for FilterExec methods - Added comprehensive entry to upgrading.md explaining the migration path - All 114 filter tests passing

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-05T06:14:47Z

Hey @adriangb sir please can you cheack now...

- Replace .clone() with Arc::clone() to follow Rust best practices - Replace deprecated method calls in internal code with direct builder usage - Update with_new_children, try_swapping_with_projection, and EmbeddedProjection impl - All 114 filter tests passing - No clippy warnings or errors

nuno-faria · 2026-01-05T08:36:16Z

datafusion/physical-plan/src/filter.rs

+    #[deprecated(since = "52.0.0", note = "Use FilterExecBuilder::with_default_selectivity instead")]
    pub fn with_default_selectivity(
-        mut self,
+        self,
        default_selectivity: u8,
    ) -> Result<Self, DataFusionError> {
-        if default_selectivity > 100 {
-            return plan_err!(
-                "Default filter selectivity value needs to be less than or equal to 100"
-            );
-        }
-        self.default_selectivity = default_selectivity;
-        Ok(self)
+        FilterExecBuilder::new(Arc::clone(&self.predicate), Arc::clone(&self.input))
+            .with_projection(self.projection.clone())
+            .with_default_selectivity(default_selectivity)
+            .with_batch_size(self.batch_size)
+            .with_fetch(self.fetch)
+            .build()
    }


I'm not sure if the with_default_selectivity method should be deprecated, since before it simply updated the field. Now we would need to create a new FilterExec from scratch.

ok ill work on it...

The reviewer pointed out that with_default_selectivity() simply updates a field and doesn't need the overhead of creating a new FilterExec via the builder. Restored the original efficient implementation. Only with_projection() and with_batch_size() remain deprecated, as they benefit from the builder pattern's single property computation. - Restored original with_default_selectivity implementation - Updated upgrading.md to reflect only 2 deprecated methods - All 114 filter tests passing - No clippy warnings

nuno-faria · 2026-01-05T19:20:26Z

@adriangb could you run the workflows again?
@GaneshPatil7517 since with_projection and with_batch_size are being deprecated, we also need to update those uses in DataFusion itself. There are uses at physical_planner.rs, physical_plan/mod.rs, filter_pushdown/mod.rs, filter.rs (at test_builder_vs_with_projection), and at roundtrip_physical_plan.rs.

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-05T19:23:26Z

@adriangb could you run the workflows again? @GaneshPatil7517 since with_projection and with_batch_size are being deprecated, we also need to update those uses in DataFusion itself. There are uses at physical_planner.rs, physical_plan/mod.rs, filter_pushdown/mod.rs, filter.rs (at test_builder_vs_with_projection), and at roundtrip_physical_plan.rs.

ok ill updating it...

Per reviewer feedback, updated all internal uses of deprecated with_projection() and with_batch_size() methods to use FilterExecBuilder instead: - datafusion/core/src/physical_planner.rs: Use FilterExecBuilder for filter creation - datafusion/proto/src/physical_plan/mod.rs: Use FilterExecBuilder in proto deserialization - datafusion/physical-plan/src/filter.rs: Updated test to use builder pattern Also restored with_default_selectivity() to non-deprecated status since it simply updates a field value without the overhead of rebuilding FilterExec. All tests passing, no clippy warnings.

…es in tests

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-06T14:27:12Z

hey @adriangb could you run the workflows again.....?

GaneshPatil7517 · 2026-01-06T16:27:52Z

Hi @nuno-faria & @adriangb ,
All checks have passed successfully on this PR. I’m really excited to see it get merged 🚀
Kindly request you to review and approve when you get a moment.
Thank you for your time and support! 🙌

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