v.25.3New Feature

JSON data type is production-ready

JSON data type is production-ready. See https://jsonbench.com/. Dynamic and Variant data types are production-ready. #77785 (Alexey Milovidov).
JSON, Dynamic, and Variant data types are now production-ready in ClickHouse.

Why it matters

This feature marks the stabilization of the JSON, Dynamic, and Variant data types, ensuring their reliability and performance for production workloads. It addresses the need for powerful, flexible data types for semi-structured data handling.

How to use it

Users can immediately start using the JSON, Dynamic, and Variant data types in their table schemas and queries, confident in their production stability. For benchmarks and performance details, refer to the JSONBench site.