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Add ScalarFunction for JSON_EXTRACT_SCALAR

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#16,486 opened on Aug 1, 2025

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Add ScalarFunction counterpart of JSON_EXTRACT_SCALAR

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Research direction
Study the existing ScalarFunction implementations in Pinot, such as JSON EXTRACT SCALAR, and implement the ScalarFunction counterpart following the same pattern.
Tech stack
java
Domain
backenddatabase
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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JavaGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70