[Feature Request][Kernel]Avoid redundant snapshot construction in table.checkpoint

[huan233usc]

Feature request

Which Delta project/connector is this regarding?

• [ ] Spark
• [ ] Standalone
• [ ] Flink
• [x] Kernel
• [ ] Other (fill in here)

Overview

Today, table.checkpoint first creates a snapshot and run checkpoint. creates a snapshot itself requires log replay which could be avoid.

Motivation

Further details

Willingness to contribute

The Delta Lake Community encourages new feature contributions. Would you or another member of your organization be willing to contribute an implementation of this feature?

• [ ] Yes. I can contribute this feature independently.
• [ ] Yes. I would be willing to contribute this feature with guidance from the Delta Lake community.
• [ ] No. I cannot contribute this feature at this time.