Dear DataFusion Team, I I hope you're doing well. My name is Aditya Singh Rathore, and I am writing to express my strong interest in contributing to Apache DataFusion as part of the Google Summer of Code (GSOC) program. Having followed DataFusion’s evolution and studied the project’s documentation and readme, I am inspired by its robust design, extensibility, and the innovative use of Apache Arrow for in-memory analytics. I have a solid background working with databases, cloud technologies, and big data systems. Over the years, I have gained experience in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, which I believe aligns well with DataFusion’s goals and its innovative approach using Apache Arrow for in-memory analytics. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to:
* Contribute to the SQL and DataFrame APIs, * Work on performance improvements and optimizations, * Explore innovative approaches to extending the query engine capabilities. I would appreciate any guidance regarding potential GSOC project ideas, areas in the codebase that could benefit most from new contributions, and any advice on how best to get started with the project. I am eager to engage with the community, learn from your experts, and help drive the project forward. Thank you for considering my interest. I look forward to your feedback and hope to contribute to DataFusion’s continued success during GSOC. Best regards, Aditya SIngh Rathore rathoreadityasing...@outlook.com https://github.com/Adez017
