Why it matters
This feature expands the range of integer values that can be encoded and transmitted using the Var-Int encoding in the native protocol, allowing users to handle larger integers efficiently and without range limitations. It benefits clients that rely on Var-Int encoding by enabling support for the full 64-bit integer spectrum.How to use it
Users and 3rd party clients should update their Var-Int encoding/decoding implementations to accommodate the full 64-bit integer range for compatibility with ClickHouse native protocol. There is no explicit configuration needed on the ClickHouse server side, but client libraries should be adapted accordingly.