v.25.9Improvement
Allow to omit identity function
Allow to omit identity function for partition for Iceberg table. #86314 (scanhex12).Why it matters
This feature simplifies the table definition process by removing the need to explicitly wrap partitioning columns with theidentity function for Iceberg tables. It reduces verbosity and potential user errors when defining table partitions, enhancing usability and alignment with typical partition specification expectations.How to use it
When creating or altering Iceberg tables, users can now specify partitioning columns directly without wrapping them in theidentity function. Simply list the partition columns as usual without additional function calls.