[SPARK-50692] Add RPAD pushdown support #49325
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What changes were proposed in this pull request?
This PR makes RPAD function translatable across connectors. Individual connectors can now support this via their dialects.
Why are the changes needed?
When trying to compare CHAR(...) and a literal, Spark injects a RPAD function to make the CHAR parameter the same length. This behaviour is per ANSI standard.
The problem is that RPAD is not only an unsupported, but an untranslatable function. This prevents CHAR + literal comparison pushdown.
Solution is to support RPAD pushdowns and implement it when needed
Does this PR introduce any user-facing change?
No.
How was this patch tested?
This PR only introduces the ability to support the RPAD pushdown. Individual connectors will have their own tests.
Was this patch authored or co-authored using generative AI tooling?
No