Hi,
I've implemented 'Refined Soundex' algorithm using a GenericUDF and would
like to share it for a review by experts as I'm a newbie.
Change Details:
A new java class is created: GenericUDFRefinedSoundex.java
Add a entry to FunctionRegistry.java: registerGenericUDF("soundex_ref",
GenericUDFRefinedSoundex.class);
Both files are attached to the email.
I'm planning to implement other phonetic algorithms and submit all as a
single patch. I understand there are many other steps that I need to finish
before a patch is ready but for now, if you could review the attached code
and provide feedback, it'll be great.
Here are the details of Refined Soundex algorithm:
First letter is stored
Subsequent letters are replaced by numbers as defined below-
* B, P => 1
* F, V => 2
* C, K, S => 3
* G, J => 4
* Q, X, Z => 5
* D, T => 6
* L => 7
* M, N => 8
* R => 9
* Other letters => 0
Consecutive letters belonging to the same group are replaced by one letter
Example:
> SELECT soundex_ref('Carren') FROM src LIMIT 1;
> C30908
Thanks,
Krishna
