Hello,
I would like to propose we vote for the following set of rules for
registering well-known ("canonical") extension types.
* Canonical extension types are described and maintained in a separate
document under the format specifications directory:
https://github.com/apache/arrow/tree/master/docs/source/format (note
this gets turned into HTML docs by Sphinx =>
https://arrow.apache.org/docs/index.html)
* Each canonical extension type requires a separate discussion and vote
on the mailing-list
* The specification text to be added *must* follow these requirements
1) It *must* have a well-defined name starting with "org.apache.arrow."
2) Its parameters, if any, *must* be described in the proposal
3) Its serialization *must* be described in the proposal and should
not require unduly work or unusual software dependencies (for example, a
trivial custom text format or JSON would be acceptable)
4) Its expected semantics *should* be described as well and any
potential ambiguities or pain points addressed or at least mentioned
* The extension type *should* have one implementation submitted;
preferably two if non-trivial (for example if parameterized)
The vote will be open for at least 72 hours.
[ ] +1 Accept this proposal
[ ] +0
[ ] -1 Do not accept this proposal because...
Regards
Antoine.
