v.23.5Improvement
Copies embedded examples to the example field in system.functions
Copies embedded examples to a new fieldexampleinsystem.functionsto supplement the fielddescription. #49222 (Dan Roscigno).
Why it matters
This feature improves user experience by providing concrete example usages of functions directly within thesystem.functions metadata. It helps users understand how functions work and how to apply them without needing to consult external documentation.How to use it
Users can query theexample field from the system.functions table to see embedded usage examples for each function. For example, execute:sql<br>SELECT name, example FROM system.functions WHERE name = 'function_name'<br>to obtain examples alongside descriptions.