v.25.7Improvement
Allow write/read map columns as Array
Allow write/read map columns as Array of Tuples. #82408 (MikhailBurdukov).
Why it matters
This feature enables users to work withMap data types as arrays of tuples, improving flexibility in data representation and manipulation. It addresses the need for consistent serialization and easier interoperability between Map and tuple-based array formats.How to use it
Users can write or readMap columns by treating them as Array of Tuples in their SQL queries, without requiring additional transformations or conversions.