[ARROW-1335] [C++] PrimitiveArray::raw_values has inconsistent semantics re: offsets compared with subclasses

• Type: Bug
• Status: Resolved
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Fix Version/s: 0.6.0
• Component/s: C++
• External issue URL: https://github.com/apache/arrow/issues/15449
• Assignee: Wes McKinney
• Reporter: Wes McKinney
• Created: 07/Aug/17 15:52
• Updated: 11/Jan/23 07:14
• Resolved: 08/Aug/17 03:38

Description

NumericArray<T>::raw_values accounts for offset, while PrimitiveArray::raw_values does not. This seems likely to lead to shooting one's self in the foot. It may be better to remove PrimitiveArray::raw_values altogether