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+| 98         | [Spark Datasource V2 Read](./rfc-98/rfc-98.md)                                                                                                                                                                       | `UNDER REVIEW` |
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+# RFC-98: Spark Datasource V2 Read
+
+## Proposers
+
+- @geserdugarov
+
+## Approvers
+
+- @
+
+## Status
+
+Umbrella ticket: [HUDI-4449](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HUDI-4449)
+
+## Abstract
+
+Data source is one of the foundational APIs in Spark, with two major versions known as "V1" and "V2". 
+The representation of a read in the physical plan differs depending on the API version used.
+Adopting the V2 API is essential for enhanced control over the data source, deeper integration with the Spark optimizer, and improved overall performance.
+
+First steps towards integrating of Spark Datasource V2 were taken in [RFC-38](../rfc-38/rfc-38.md). 
+However, there are multiple issues with advertising Hudi table as V2 without actual implementing certain API, and with using custom relation rule to fall back to V1 API.
+As a result, the current implementation of `HoodieCatalog` and `Spark3DefaultSource` returns a `V1Table` instead of `HoodieInternalV2Table`, 
+in order to [address performance regression](https://github.com/apache/hudi/pull/5737).
+
+There was [an attempt](https://github.com/apache/hudi/pull/6442) to implement Spark Datasource V2 read functionality as a regular task, 
+but it failed due to the scope of work required.
+Therefore, this RFC proposes to discuss design of Spark Datasource V2 integration in advance and to continue working on it accordingly.
+
+## Background
+
+The current implementation of Spark Datasource V2 integration is presented in the schema below:
+
+![Current integration with Spark](initial_integration_with_Spark.jpg)
+
+## Implementation
+
+<!--  -->
+
+### Read
+
+<!-- main part -->
+
+### Table services
+
+<!-- with read substages -->
+
+## Rollout/Adoption Plan
+
+<!-- 
+    - rollback of some changes in HUDI-4178
+    - check performance before and after, find what actually degrade when we use V1 workaround
+    - implement absent V2 API functionality for read
+    - benchmark again
+-->
+
+## Test Plan
+
+<!-- It's important to agree on consistent benchmarks to evaluate changes step by step -->