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Enable Date/Date32

Enable Date/Date32 as integers in JSON input formats. #83597 (MikhailBurdukov).
Enable parsing of Date and Date32 types as integer values in JSON input formats.

Why it matters

This feature allows users to input Date and Date32 data as integer values when using JSON formats, improving compatibility with systems or data sources that represent dates as integers. It simplifies data ingestion by supporting a broader range of JSON date representations.

How to use it

When using JSON input formats, provide Date and Date32 values as integers directly in the JSON data. ClickHouse will automatically parse these integer values into the appropriate date types without additional configuration.