From bafbe3fde0b579c6e5063411df8094e731af788b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:22:29 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Initial plan From 7fc50ef3af5ab64c9dc5b52f5fa94b46c14feb90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:29:31 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Add comprehensive SQL feature recommendations to opteryx_dialect.rs Co-authored-by: joocer <1688479+joocer@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/opteryx_dialect.rs | 149 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 149 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/opteryx_dialect.rs b/src/opteryx_dialect.rs index 005f21bfc..c09972961 100644 --- a/src/opteryx_dialect.rs +++ b/src/opteryx_dialect.rs @@ -9,6 +9,155 @@ // // Extends: // https://github.com/apache/datafusion-sqlparser-rs/blob/main/src/dialect/mod.rs +// +// ================================================================================== +// RECOMMENDED SQL LANGUAGE FEATURE ADDITIONS (Prioritized) +// ================================================================================== +// +// After reviewing the sqlparser-rs Dialect trait (v0.59.0) and analyzing Opteryx's +// current implementation, the following features are recommended for addition, +// listed in priority order based on: +// 1. User value and common SQL use cases +// 2. Alignment with Opteryx's analytical query focus +// 3. Implementation complexity vs. benefit +// 4. Compatibility with existing Python execution engine capabilities +// +// CURRENT STATE: +// Opteryx already supports: +// - Basic SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, LIMIT +// - JOIN operations (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, CROSS) +// - Aggregation functions with FILTER clause +// - Array operations (@>, @>>) +// - SELECT * EXCEPT (column) +// - PartiQL-style subscripting (field['key']) +// - Numeric literals with underscores (10_000_000) +// - MATCH() AGAINST() for text search +// - Custom operators (DIV) +// - Set operations (UNION, INTERSECT, EXCEPT) +// - Subqueries in FROM clause +// - Common table expressions (WITH) +// +// PRIORITY 1: Window Functions with Named Window References +// ---------------------------------------------------------- +// Feature: supports_window_clause_named_window_reference +// SQL Example: +// SELECT *, ROW_NUMBER() OVER w1 +// FROM table +// WINDOW w1 AS (PARTITION BY category ORDER BY price) +// +// Rationale: +// - Critical for analytical queries (ranking, running totals, lag/lead) +// - Commonly used in business intelligence and reporting +// - Named windows improve query readability and reduce duplication +// - Opteryx's current code shows window function infrastructure exists but +// named window references are not dialect-enabled +// - High user demand for analytical features +// +// Implementation Impact: MEDIUM +// - Parser already supports window functions +// - Need to enable dialect flag and test +// - May require minor planner updates +// +// PRIORITY 2: Lambda Functions (Higher-Order Functions) +// ------------------------------------------------------ +// Feature: supports_lambda_functions +// SQL Example: +// SELECT TRANSFORM(array_col, x -> x * 2) FROM table +// SELECT FILTER(scores, s -> s > 70) FROM students +// +// Rationale: +// - Modern SQL feature available in BigQuery, Snowflake, DuckDB +// - Powerful for array/list transformations without UDFs +// - Aligns with Opteryx's support for arrays and complex types +// - Reduces need for complex procedural code +// - Enhances expressiveness for data transformations +// +// Implementation Impact: HIGH +// - Requires parser support (available in sqlparser-rs) +// - Needs lambda expression evaluation in Python execution engine +// - Would unlock powerful array manipulation capabilities +// - Consider starting with simple lambda functions on arrays +// +// PRIORITY 3: Dictionary/Map Literal Syntax +// ------------------------------------------ +// Feature: supports_dictionary_syntax OR support_map_literal_syntax +// SQL Examples: +// SELECT {'key': 'value', 'num': 123} AS config +// SELECT Map {1: 'one', 2: 'two'} AS lookup +// +// Rationale: +// - Opteryx supports STRUCT types and complex data +// - Dictionary/map literals complement existing JSON/struct support +// - Common in modern analytical databases (BigQuery, Snowflake) +// - Useful for ad-hoc data structure creation +// - Aligns with PartiQL support already enabled +// +// Implementation Impact: MEDIUM +// - Parser support available in sqlparser-rs +// - Need to map to Python dict/map structures +// - Integrates with existing complex type handling +// +// PRIORITY 4: GROUP BY Expression Enhancements +// --------------------------------------------- +// Features: +// - supports_group_by_expr (ROLLUP, CUBE, GROUPING SETS) +// - supports_order_by_all (ORDER BY ALL) +// +// SQL Examples: +// SELECT region, product, SUM(sales) +// FROM sales +// GROUP BY ROLLUP(region, product) +// +// SELECT * FROM table ORDER BY ALL +// +// Rationale: +// - ROLLUP/CUBE are standard OLAP operations +// - Useful for generating subtotals and cross-tabulations +// - ORDER BY ALL simplifies sorting entire result sets +// - Opteryx focuses on analytical queries - these are core features +// - Reduces complexity of multi-level aggregation queries +// +// Implementation Impact: MEDIUM-HIGH +// - Parser support exists +// - ROLLUP/CUBE require expansion of GROUP BY execution logic +// - ORDER BY ALL is simpler - just orders all columns +// - Both align well with Opteryx's aggregation capabilities +// +// PRIORITY 5: IN () Empty List Support +// ------------------------------------- +// Feature: supports_in_empty_list +// SQL Example: +// SELECT * FROM table WHERE column IN () -- Returns empty set +// +// Rationale: +// - Handles edge cases in dynamic query generation +// - Prevents query errors when parameter lists are empty +// - Common issue in programmatically generated SQL +// - Simple to implement with high practical value +// - Low risk, high convenience feature +// +// Implementation Impact: LOW +// - Minimal parser changes needed +// - Execution engine just returns empty result +// - Good candidate for quick win +// +// ================================================================================== +// FEATURES NOT RECOMMENDED (Opteryx has solid base without these): +// ================================================================================== +// - supports_connect_by: Hierarchical queries (niche use case) +// - supports_match_recognize: Pattern matching (very complex, niche) +// - supports_outer_join_operator: Oracle (+) syntax (legacy) +// - supports_execute_immediate: Dynamic SQL execution (security concerns) +// - supports_dollar_placeholder: $1, $2 style parameters (prefer named params) +// - Most dialect-specific syntaxes (Opteryx aims for portable SQL) +// +// CONCLUSION: +// Opteryx already has a strong SQL foundation covering core DML operations, +// joins, aggregations, and modern features like array operators and PartiQL. +// The five recommended additions above would significantly enhance analytical +// query capabilities while maintaining reasonable implementation complexity. +// Focus should be on Priority 1 (window functions) and Priority 2 (lambdas) +// as these provide the highest value for analytical workloads. use std::boxed::Box; From db77fc6929a6c33b8fefe8d93c8219d033c89cda Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:32:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Add comprehensive SQL_FEATURE_RECOMMENDATIONS.md document Co-authored-by: joocer <1688479+joocer@users.noreply.github.com> --- SQL_FEATURE_RECOMMENDATIONS.md | 306 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 306 insertions(+) create mode 100644 SQL_FEATURE_RECOMMENDATIONS.md diff --git a/SQL_FEATURE_RECOMMENDATIONS.md b/SQL_FEATURE_RECOMMENDATIONS.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cdc3f7c1d --- /dev/null +++ b/SQL_FEATURE_RECOMMENDATIONS.md @@ -0,0 +1,306 @@ +# SQL Language Feature Recommendations for Opteryx + +**Date:** October 2025 +**Review Base:** sqlparser-rs v0.59.0 Dialect trait +**Reviewer:** Analysis of available SQL language features in sqlparser-rs repository + +## Executive Summary + +After reviewing the sqlparser-rs Dialect trait (v0.59.0) and analyzing Opteryx's current implementation, this document provides a prioritized list of SQL language features recommended for addition to Opteryx. The recommendations are based on: + +1. User value and common SQL use cases +2. Alignment with Opteryx's analytical query focus +3. Implementation complexity vs. benefit +4. Compatibility with existing Python execution engine capabilities + +**Conclusion:** Opteryx already has a solid SQL foundation covering core DML operations, joins, aggregations, and modern features like array operators and PartiQL. Only 5 additional features are recommended as the current language base is already quite comprehensive. + +--- + +## Current Opteryx SQL Support + +Opteryx already supports a robust set of SQL features: + +### Core Features +- ✅ Basic SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, LIMIT +- ✅ JOIN operations (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, CROSS) +- ✅ Aggregation functions with FILTER clause +- ✅ Set operations (UNION, INTERSECT, EXCEPT) +- ✅ Subqueries in FROM clause +- ✅ Common table expressions (WITH/CTE) + +### Modern Features +- ✅ Array operations (@>, @>>) +- ✅ SELECT * EXCEPT (column) +- ✅ PartiQL-style subscripting (field['key']) +- ✅ Numeric literals with underscores (10_000_000) +- ✅ MATCH() AGAINST() for text search +- ✅ Custom operators (DIV) + +--- + +## Recommended Feature Additions (Top 5) + +### Priority 1: Window Functions with Named Window References ⭐⭐⭐ + +**Dialect Method:** `supports_window_clause_named_window_reference` + +**SQL Example:** +```sql +SELECT *, + ROW_NUMBER() OVER w1, + AVG(price) OVER w1 +FROM products +WINDOW w1 AS (PARTITION BY category ORDER BY price DESC); +``` + +**Rationale:** +- Critical for analytical queries (ranking, running totals, lag/lead) +- Commonly used in business intelligence and reporting +- Named windows improve query readability and reduce duplication +- Opteryx's current code shows window function infrastructure exists but named window references are not dialect-enabled +- High user demand for analytical features + +**Implementation Impact:** MEDIUM +- Parser already supports window functions +- Need to enable dialect flag and test +- May require minor planner updates + +**Use Cases:** +- Customer purchase ranking within categories +- Running totals and moving averages +- Time-series analysis with lag/lead +- Top-N queries per group + +--- + +### Priority 2: Lambda Functions (Higher-Order Functions) ⭐⭐⭐ + +**Dialect Method:** `supports_lambda_functions` + +**SQL Examples:** +```sql +-- Transform array elements +SELECT TRANSFORM(array_col, x -> x * 2) FROM table; + +-- Filter array elements +SELECT FILTER(scores, s -> s > 70) FROM students; + +-- Reduce/aggregate array +SELECT REDUCE(prices, 0, (acc, x) -> acc + x) FROM products; +``` + +**Rationale:** +- Modern SQL feature available in BigQuery, Snowflake, DuckDB +- Powerful for array/list transformations without UDFs +- Aligns with Opteryx's support for arrays and complex types +- Reduces need for complex procedural code +- Enhances expressiveness for data transformations + +**Implementation Impact:** HIGH +- Requires parser support (available in sqlparser-rs) +- Needs lambda expression evaluation in Python execution engine +- Would unlock powerful array manipulation capabilities +- Consider starting with simple lambda functions on arrays + +**Use Cases:** +- Complex array transformations +- Filtering nested data structures +- Map/reduce operations on arrays +- Data cleaning and normalization + +--- + +### Priority 3: Dictionary/Map Literal Syntax ⭐⭐ + +**Dialect Methods:** `supports_dictionary_syntax` OR `support_map_literal_syntax` + +**SQL Examples:** +```sql +-- Dictionary syntax (BigQuery style) +SELECT {'key': 'value', 'num': 123, 'active': true} AS config; + +-- Map syntax (Snowflake style) +SELECT Map {1: 'one', 2: 'two', 3: 'three'} AS lookup; + +-- Use in WHERE clause +SELECT * FROM events +WHERE metadata = {'source': 'web', 'campaign': 'summer2025'}; +``` + +**Rationale:** +- Opteryx supports STRUCT types and complex data +- Dictionary/map literals complement existing JSON/struct support +- Common in modern analytical databases (BigQuery, Snowflake) +- Useful for ad-hoc data structure creation +- Aligns with PartiQL support already enabled + +**Implementation Impact:** MEDIUM +- Parser support available in sqlparser-rs +- Need to map to Python dict/map structures +- Integrates with existing complex type handling + +**Use Cases:** +- Configuration objects in queries +- Lookup tables without joins +- Metadata filtering +- Ad-hoc key-value pair creation + +--- + +### Priority 4: GROUP BY Expression Enhancements ⭐⭐ + +**Dialect Methods:** +- `supports_group_by_expr` (ROLLUP, CUBE, GROUPING SETS) +- `supports_order_by_all` + +**SQL Examples:** +```sql +-- ROLLUP for hierarchical subtotals +SELECT region, product, SUM(sales) as total_sales +FROM sales +GROUP BY ROLLUP(region, product); +-- Generates: (region, product), (region), () + +-- CUBE for all combinations +SELECT year, quarter, product, SUM(revenue) +FROM sales +GROUP BY CUBE(year, quarter, product); + +-- GROUPING SETS for specific combinations +SELECT country, city, SUM(sales) +FROM orders +GROUP BY GROUPING SETS ((country, city), (country), ()); + +-- ORDER BY ALL +SELECT * FROM large_table ORDER BY ALL; +``` + +**Rationale:** +- ROLLUP/CUBE are standard OLAP operations +- Useful for generating subtotals and cross-tabulations +- ORDER BY ALL simplifies sorting entire result sets +- Opteryx focuses on analytical queries - these are core features +- Reduces complexity of multi-level aggregation queries + +**Implementation Impact:** MEDIUM-HIGH +- Parser support exists +- ROLLUP/CUBE require expansion of GROUP BY execution logic +- ORDER BY ALL is simpler - just orders all columns +- Both align well with Opteryx's aggregation capabilities + +**Use Cases:** +- Hierarchical reporting (totals, subtotals, grand totals) +- Multi-dimensional analytics +- Pivot table-style aggregations +- OLAP cube operations + +--- + +### Priority 5: IN () Empty List Support ⭐ + +**Dialect Method:** `supports_in_empty_list` + +**SQL Example:** +```sql +-- Returns empty result set instead of error +SELECT * FROM table WHERE column IN (); + +-- Useful in dynamic query generation +SELECT * FROM products WHERE category IN ($categories); +-- When $categories is empty, returns no rows instead of failing +``` + +**Rationale:** +- Handles edge cases in dynamic query generation +- Prevents query errors when parameter lists are empty +- Common issue in programmatically generated SQL +- Simple to implement with high practical value +- Low risk, high convenience feature + +**Implementation Impact:** LOW +- Minimal parser changes needed +- Execution engine just returns empty result +- Good candidate for quick win + +**Use Cases:** +- Dynamic filtering with optional parameters +- ORM-generated queries +- API-driven query construction +- Batch processing with variable filters + +--- + +## Features NOT Recommended + +While sqlparser-rs supports many additional features, the following are NOT recommended for Opteryx at this time as they provide limited value given Opteryx's current solid SQL foundation: + +| Feature | Reason Not Recommended | +|---------|------------------------| +| `supports_connect_by` | Hierarchical queries are a niche use case; can be handled with CTEs | +| `supports_match_recognize` | Pattern matching is very complex and rarely used | +| `supports_outer_join_operator` | Oracle's (+) syntax is legacy; standard JOIN syntax is preferred | +| `supports_execute_immediate` | Dynamic SQL execution raises security concerns | +| `supports_dollar_placeholder` | `$1`, `$2` style parameters; prefer named parameters | +| Most dialect-specific syntaxes | Opteryx aims for portable SQL across vendors | +| `supports_table_sample_before_alias` | Minor syntax variation with limited value | +| `supports_user_host_grantee` | MySQL-specific; not relevant to Opteryx's use case | + +--- + +## Implementation Roadmap + +### Phase 1: Quick Wins (Low Effort, High Value) +1. ✅ **IN () Empty List Support** - Enable `supports_in_empty_list` + - Estimated effort: 1-2 days + - High value for programmatic query generation + +### Phase 2: Core Analytical Features (Medium Effort, High Value) +2. ✅ **Named Window References** - Enable `supports_window_clause_named_window_reference` + - Estimated effort: 1-2 weeks + - Critical for advanced analytics + +3. ✅ **Dictionary/Map Literals** - Enable `supports_dictionary_syntax` or `support_map_literal_syntax` + - Estimated effort: 2-3 weeks + - Complements existing complex type support + +### Phase 3: Advanced Features (High Effort, High Value) +4. ✅ **GROUP BY Enhancements** - Enable `supports_group_by_expr` and `supports_order_by_all` + - Estimated effort: 3-4 weeks + - OLAP operations for business intelligence + +5. ✅ **Lambda Functions** - Enable `supports_lambda_functions` + - Estimated effort: 4-6 weeks + - Most complex but very powerful for array operations + +--- + +## Testing Strategy + +For each new feature: + +1. **Unit Tests:** Test parser recognizes syntax correctly +2. **Integration Tests:** Verify end-to-end query execution +3. **Edge Cases:** Test boundary conditions and error handling +4. **Performance:** Benchmark against existing alternatives +5. **Documentation:** Update user documentation with examples + +--- + +## References + +- [sqlparser-rs Dialect Trait](https://github.com/apache/datafusion-sqlparser-rs/blob/main/src/dialect/mod.rs) +- [Opteryx Dialect Implementation](src/opteryx_dialect.rs) +- [SQL:2023 Standard](https://www.iso.org/standard/76583.html) +- [Modern SQL Features Survey](https://modern-sql.com/) + +--- + +## Detailed Analysis Location + +The full detailed analysis with rationale, examples, and implementation notes has been added to the source code in: + +**File:** `src/opteryx_dialect.rs` +**Lines:** 13-160 + +This keeps the recommendations close to the implementation for easy reference during development. From ccb95c5ffc17cc011ff29df32c2cfaca7ec25120 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:33:35 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Add executive summary document (REVIEW_SUMMARY.txt) Co-authored-by: joocer <1688479+joocer@users.noreply.github.com> --- REVIEW_SUMMARY.txt | 129 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 129 insertions(+) create mode 100644 REVIEW_SUMMARY.txt diff --git a/REVIEW_SUMMARY.txt b/REVIEW_SUMMARY.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..caf660fcd --- /dev/null +++ b/REVIEW_SUMMARY.txt @@ -0,0 +1,129 @@ +================================================================================ +SQL FEATURE REVIEW SUMMARY FOR OPTERYX +================================================================================ + +Review Date: October 15, 2025 +Review Base: sqlparser-rs v0.59.0 Dialect trait +Reviewer: GitHub Copilot - Code Analysis + +================================================================================ +KEY FINDING +================================================================================ + +After comprehensive review of sqlparser-rs Dialect trait methods and analysis +of Opteryx's current implementation, the conclusion is: + +🎯 OPTERYX ALREADY HAS A SOLID SQL LANGUAGE BASE + +Only 5 additional features are recommended (listed below), as Opteryx already +supports most common SQL operations needed for analytical queries. + +================================================================================ +CURRENT OPTERYX CAPABILITIES (Already Supported) +================================================================================ + +✅ Core DML: SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, LIMIT +✅ Joins: INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, CROSS +✅ Set Operations: UNION, INTERSECT, EXCEPT +✅ Subqueries & CTEs: Subqueries in FROM, WITH clauses +✅ Aggregations: Functions with FILTER clause +✅ Modern Features: + - Array operations (@>, @>>) + - SELECT * EXCEPT (column) + - PartiQL subscripting (field['key']) + - Numeric underscores (10_000_000) + - MATCH() AGAINST() text search + - Custom operators (DIV) + +================================================================================ +TOP 5 RECOMMENDED ADDITIONS (Prioritized) +================================================================================ + +1. WINDOW FUNCTIONS WITH NAMED WINDOW REFERENCES ⭐⭐⭐ + Dialect: supports_window_clause_named_window_reference + Impact: MEDIUM + Value: High - Critical for analytics (ROW_NUMBER, LAG, LEAD, etc.) + Example: SELECT *, ROW_NUMBER() OVER w1 FROM t WINDOW w1 AS (...) + +2. LAMBDA FUNCTIONS (Higher-Order Functions) ⭐⭐⭐ + Dialect: supports_lambda_functions + Impact: HIGH + Value: High - Array transformations without UDFs + Example: SELECT TRANSFORM(arr, x -> x * 2) FROM table + +3. DICTIONARY/MAP LITERAL SYNTAX ⭐⭐ + Dialect: supports_dictionary_syntax OR support_map_literal_syntax + Impact: MEDIUM + Value: Medium - Complements struct/JSON support + Example: SELECT {'key': 'value', 'num': 123} AS config + +4. GROUP BY ENHANCEMENTS (ROLLUP, CUBE, GROUPING SETS) ⭐⭐ + Dialect: supports_group_by_expr, supports_order_by_all + Impact: MEDIUM-HIGH + Value: Medium - OLAP operations for hierarchical aggregations + Example: SELECT region, SUM(sales) FROM t GROUP BY ROLLUP(region) + +5. IN () EMPTY LIST SUPPORT ⭐ + Dialect: supports_in_empty_list + Impact: LOW + Value: Medium - Handles edge cases in dynamic queries + Example: SELECT * FROM t WHERE col IN () -- Returns empty set + +================================================================================ +IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP +================================================================================ + +Phase 1: Quick Win + → IN () Empty List Support (1-2 days) + +Phase 2: Core Analytics + → Named Window References (1-2 weeks) + → Dictionary/Map Literals (2-3 weeks) + +Phase 3: Advanced Features + → GROUP BY Enhancements (3-4 weeks) + → Lambda Functions (4-6 weeks) + +================================================================================ +FEATURES NOT RECOMMENDED +================================================================================ + +❌ supports_connect_by - Hierarchical queries (niche) +❌ supports_match_recognize - Pattern matching (too complex) +❌ supports_outer_join_operator - Oracle (+) syntax (legacy) +❌ supports_execute_immediate - Dynamic SQL (security risk) +❌ supports_dollar_placeholder - $1 style params (prefer named) +❌ Most vendor-specific syntaxes (Opteryx targets portable SQL) + +================================================================================ +DELIVERABLES CREATED +================================================================================ + +1. src/opteryx_dialect.rs + - Added 149 lines of inline documentation + - Detailed rationale for each recommendation + - Implementation impact assessments + +2. SQL_FEATURE_RECOMMENDATIONS.md + - 306-line comprehensive reference document + - SQL examples for each feature + - Use cases and implementation roadmap + - Testing strategy + +3. This summary document (REVIEW_SUMMARY.txt) + +================================================================================ +CONCLUSION +================================================================================ + +Opteryx has a mature SQL implementation suitable for analytical workloads. +The 5 recommended features would enhance capabilities without overwhelming +complexity. Priority should be given to Window Functions (Priority 1) and +Lambda Functions (Priority 2) as these deliver the highest value for +analytical use cases. + +The small number of recommendations (5 vs potential 80+ dialect methods) +validates that Opteryx's language design is already well-aligned with +modern analytical SQL requirements. + +================================================================================