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ClickHouse uses columnar MergeTree tables for analytics.

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What you will be able to do
  • Choose an engine.
  • Order by the filter columns.
  • Use partitioning for retention.

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ClickHouse uses columnar MergeTree tables for analytics.

  • Choose an engine.
  • Order by the filter columns.
  • Use partitioning for retention.
table.sqlSQL
CREATE TABLE lessons (
  course String,
  minutes UInt16,
  created_at DateTime
) ENGINE = MergeTree
ORDER BY (course, created_at);
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