[ASTERIXDB-3132] Add column metadata parts (i.e., schema)

• Type: Improvement
• Status: Resolved
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Done
• Affects Version/s: 0.9.9
• Fix Version/s: 0.9.9
• Component/s: OTH - Other
• Labels: triaged
• Epic Link: Columnar Format
• Assignee: Wail Y. Alkowaileet
• Reporter: Wail Y. Alkowaileet
• Created: 10/Mar/23 00:26
• Updated: 05/May/23 15:05
• Resolved: 10/Mar/23 16:53

Description

In order to support columnar formats, we need a structure that describes the inferred schema. Also, the schema structure should be allowed to evolve (or change).