uncompressed save?

[nschloe]

With

import numpy as np
import zarr

data = np.random.rand(1_000_000)
zarr.save("out.zarr", data)

one can save a numpy array with the default compressor. How do I turn it off? This

zarr.save("out.zarr", data, compressor=None)

only gives

TypeError: create() missing 1 required positional argument: 'shape'

[d-v-b]

Hi @nschloe, it looks like zarr.save doesn't forward array creation kwargs like compressor to the right function -- instead, zarr.save assumes that **kwargs is a dict of arrays?

Personally, I don't like this function and I recommend instead using zarr.save_array

 zarr.save_array("out.zarr", data, compressor=None)

[d-v-b]

We should probably remove or refactor any routine like zarr.save that offers incomplete access to the array creation API.

[jakirkham]

Agreed. There are several convenience APIs that have different levels of functionality. Trimming them down to one preferred method would be a net improvement for user experience and maintainability

[nschloe]

Would have definitely saved me some time.