v.21.6New Feature
Support Array Data Type for Arrow, Parquet, and ORC Formats
SupportArraydata type for inserting and selecting data inArrow,ParquetandORCformats. #21770 (taylor12805).
Why it matters
This feature enables ClickHouse to correctly handle columns with theArray data type when reading and writing data in popular columnar formats like Arrow, Parquet, and ORC. It solves compatibility issues and expands ClickHouse's ability to work seamlessly with nested or complex data stored in these formats.How to use it
Users can insert and select data withArray columns in tables using the supported formats by simply specifying the file format (Arrow, Parquet, ORC) in their INSERT or SELECT queries. No additional settings are required besides using the appropriate format specification.