v.22.2New Feature
Allow Default Table Engine and Create Tables Without Specifying ENGINE
Allow set default table engine and to create tables without specifying ENGINE. #34187 (Ilya Yatsishin).
Why it matters
This feature addresses the need to simplify table creation by removing the mandatory requirement to specify a table engine each time. It streamlines workflows and reduces boilerplate for users who consistently use the same table engine, improving usability and configuration management.How to use it
Users can configure a default table engine in the ClickHouse server settings. Once set, tables can be created without providing theENGINE clause in their CREATE TABLE statements, and the configured default engine will be automatically applied.