v.24.7New Feature
Automatically Append Wildcard to Directory Paths in File Table Function
Automatically append a wildcard*to the end of a directory path with table functionfile. #66019 (Zhidong (David) Guo).
Why it matters
This feature simplifies specifying directory paths for thefile table function by automatically adding a wildcard to match all files inside the directory. It removes the need for users to manually append * to directory paths, making file input easier and less error-prone.How to use it
When using thefile table function, simply provide the directory path without a wildcard. ClickHouse will implicitly append * to include all files within that directory automatically.