apache/hudi

Replace variables/comments named "data files" to "base file"

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#14528 opened on Nov 30, 2025

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area:code-qualityarea:dev-experiencefrom-jiragood first issuepriority:highstatus:pr-availabletype:improvement

Description

Per cWiki design and arch page, we should converge on the same terminology.. We have HoodieBaseFile.. we should ensure all variables of this type are named baseFile or bf , as opposed to dataFile or df. 

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28/Apr/22 13:17;xushiyan;[~Pratyaksh] would you be able to revive this work and take it to finish line pls?;;;

28/Apr/22 14:15;Pratyaksh;Sure. The PR has been long pending for review. Let me ping Balaji there again.;;;

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java
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backend
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refactor
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Research direction
Identify all Java source files where variables named 'dataFile' or 'df' are used; rename them to 'baseFile' or 'bf' respectively. Also update any comments referencing 'data files' to 'base file'. Review the linked JIRA issue and any previous PR for guidance on scope. Ensure consistency across the codebase.