v.24.7Improvement
Implement Binary Encoding for ClickHouse Data Types
Implement binary encoding for ClickHouse data types and add its specification in docs. Use it in Dynamic binary serialization, allow to use it in RowBinaryWithNamesAndTypes and Native formats under settings. #65546 (Kruglov Pavel).
Why it matters
This feature provides a standardized binary encoding for ClickHouse data types, allowing improved performance and interoperability in data serialization. It solves the problem of inconsistent and less efficient serialization by unifying dynamic binary serialization and extending support to formats like RowBinaryWithNamesAndTypes and Native under configurable settings.How to use it
Users can enable binary encoding by setting appropriate flags or parameters in serialization settings for formats such asRowBinaryWithNamesAndTypes and Native. The feature is integrated into the Dynamic binary serialization mechanism and can be configured via ClickHouse settings.