[Feature]: Implement Timestamp Data Type in Milvus

[xiaofan-luan]

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Timestamps are crucial for a wide range of applications including time-series data analysis, event tracking, and log management among others. By introducing a timestamp data type, Milvus can broaden its use case coverage and provide better service to applications that are time-sensitive. This enhancement will involve the design and implementation of the timestamp data type, ensuring its correct representation, and providing efficient querying capabilities based on time. Further, it will be necessary to create comprehensive documentation and examples to guide users on how to utilize this new data type effectively in their Milvus-based applications. This feature will significantly improve Milvus’s capability in handling time-oriented data and open new avenues for real-world applications.

You have to implement timestamp data type and finish at least one SDK (Go, Java, Python) support too

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[kodsurfer]

@xiaofan-luan hello, is this issue still in progress or free for assign?

[xiaofan-luan]

/assign @kodsurfer

[xiaofan-luan]

Hi Kod, let me know you need any help on this

[kodsurfer]

@xiaofan-luan Hi, please help.
I plan to implement timestamp data type by steps:

• Step 1: Define the Timestamp Data Type
• Step 2: Modify Milvus Schema
• Step 3: Implement Storage and Query Handling
• Step 4: Update Go SDK
• Step 5: Documentation and Examples

[xiaofan-luan]

@xiaofan-luan Hi, please help. I plan to implement timestamp data type by steps:

• Step 1: Define the Timestamp Data Type
• Step 2: Modify Milvus Schema
• Step 3: Implement Storage and Query Handling
• Step 4: Update Go SDK
• Step 5: Documentation and Examples

looks good to me. Do you want to setup a call for further info?

[xiaofan-luan]

@tedxu might be able to help on that