[Feature Request] Shallow clone Iceberg tables

[dennyglee]

Feature request

Overview

Enable shallow cloning parquet-backed Iceberg tables following the Delta protocols without the need to copy all of the data.

Motivation

We want to make it easier for users to read parquet-backed Iceberg tables within the context of Delta pipelines. While #1462 enables users to convert parquet-backed Iceberg tables to Delta in place, this may interfere with existing pipeline processes. Propose to use a SHALLOW CLONE to create a Delta log that points to the original files.

Further details

We will have to think about what this API / module / JAR / artifact, etc. will look like. Would love to hear feedback and thoughts from the community!

[giucris]

Hi. Is there any news regarding this feature?

[allisonport-db]

Resolved in ff805d0 and will be in the next release

[giucris]

Thank you @allisonport-db.
I'm waiting for it