Why does sp::primitive_array<> even exist? Should it not be std::array<>? | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		arka2147483647 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sparrow, a modern C++ implementation of the Apache... Why does sp::primitive_array<> even exist? Should it not be std::array<>?

SylvainCorlay 10 months ago [–]

This is really not the same thing at all.

sp::primitive_array holds memory following the Arrow specification, which can be operated upon in place from e.g. ArrowCpp, PyArrow, etc.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact