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Add FixedString Input Support to Base64 Coding Functions
Add support for FixedString input to base64 coding functions. #42285 (ltrk2).Why it matters
This feature allows users to directly useFixedString type columns with base64 coding functions without needing to cast them to other types. It simplifies workflows and improves performance when working with fixed-length binary strings in base64 format.How to use it
Use the existing base64 encoding and decoding functions (such asbase64Encode and base64Decode) directly on columns or values of type FixedString. No additional casting is necessary.