v.19.4New Features
Added Full Support for Protobuf Format (input and Output, Nested Data Structures)
Added full support for Protobuf format (input and output, nested data structures). #4174 #4493 (Vitaly Baranov)Why it matters
This feature allows ClickHouse users to seamlessly work withProtobuf encoded data, a widely used serialization format, improving interoperability with systems that use Protobuf. It simplifies data ingestion and export while fully supporting complex nested schemas.How to use it
To use this feature, specifyProtobuf as the format in your queries or table definitions. For example, use FORMAT Protobuf in SELECT statements for output or specify FORMAT Protobuf for input data. Nested structures in Protobuf messages are fully supported.