Data format

ARROW Sample Files

Arrow (.arrow) files store columnar in-memory data snapshots and IPC payloads for analytic systems. Use sample Arrow files to validate IPC readers, schema compatibility, and warehouse-format migration workflows.

3 files All to 200KB SHA256 verified Manifest included
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CategoryData
Total Files3
Extension.arrow
MIMEapplication/vnd.apache.arrow.file
ManifestJSON
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arrow_decimal_ipc_sample.arrow · 250.6 KB

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Decimal Arrow IPC

Upstream Arrow IPC fixture for decimal-column and schema-compatibility validation.

arrow_decimal_ipc_sample.arrow · 250.6 KB
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Primitive Arrow IPC

Arrow IPC fixture for primitive-column reader and interchange checks.

arrow_primitive_ipc_sample.arrow · 21.8 KB
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All (3) 50KB (2) 200KB (1)
50KB ARROW
Filename Size MIME Download
arrow_decimal_ipc_sample.arrow
.arrow Realistic Starter SHA256 f379d35152ec...
250.6 KB application/vnd.apache.arrow.file Download
arrow_nested_ipc_sample.arrow
.arrow Realistic SHA256 06d494c58537...
2.6 KB application/vnd.apache.arrow.file Download
arrow_primitive_ipc_sample.arrow
.arrow Realistic SHA256 7aab19247177...
21.8 KB application/vnd.apache.arrow.file Download
Use cases

ARROW Testing Workflows

IPC Preview and Schema Review

ARROW for IPC Preview and Schema Review

Open Format ARROW

Nested and Decimal Column Validation

ARROW for Nested and Decimal Column Validation

Open Format ARROW
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ARROW Format Comparisons

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FAQ and reference

ARROW File FAQ

Checksum Verification

Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.

shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.
Where is the machine-readable manifest?

Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.

Manifest
Validation Methodology
  • Validate extension and MIME detection before processing.
  • Benchmark performance with small and larger files.
  • Test malformed-input handling and error messaging.
Fixture Matrix

Use the curated ARROW matrix to choose the right clean, edge-case, and broken fixtures for this format.

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Workflow Packs
Warehouse Format Comparison Pack Columnar Compatibility Fixture Pack
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