v.21.11New Features
Added hashed_array dictionary type for memory efficiency in multi-attribute dictionaries
Added hashed_array dictionary type. It saves memory when using dictionaries with multiple attributes. Closes #30236. #30242 (Maksim Kita).Why it matters
Thehashed_array dictionary type addresses the problem of high memory consumption in dictionaries that have several attributes by providing a more memory-efficient storage format, improving overall performance and resource utilization.How to use it
Users can enable thehashed_array dictionary type by specifying type = 'hashed_array' in their dictionary configuration when defining a dictionary with multiple attributes in ClickHouse.