The initial step in optimizing segment metadata was to centralize the construction of datasource schema in the Coordinator (#14985). Subsequently, our goal is to eliminate the requirement for regularly executing queries to obtain segment schema information. This task encompasses addressing both realtime and finalized segments.
This modification specifically addresses the issue with realtime segments. Tasks will now routinely communicate the schema for realtime segments during the segment announcement process. The Coordinator will identify the schema alongside the segment announcement and subsequently update the schema for realtime segments in the metadata cache.
Rishabh Singh