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What is ClickHouse: A revolutionary tool for real-time data processing

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ClickHouse is an open-source column-oriented database management system known for its fast data processing capabilities and scalability. It was initially developed by Yandex, Russia's largest technology company, to power the Yandex.metrica analytics platform. Its high-performance query processing makes it ideal for big data and online analytical processing (OLAP). ClickHouse is popular among IT organizations due to its ability to store and process large amounts of data efficiently. It is used by several tech giants, including Microsoft, Disney+, Ebay, Uber, and GraphQL.

Company
DoubleCloud

Date published
Sept. 27, 2022

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2882

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Language
English


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