Product Demo9 min

Semi-Structured Data

Learn how Tacnode handles JSON, nested objects, and schema-flexible data without sacrificing query performance. This demo covers ingestion patterns, indexing strategies, and query optimization for semi-structured workloads.

Overview

Modern applications generate data that doesn't fit neatly into rigid schemas. Tacnode Context Lake's semi-structured data support lets you ingest JSON, handle schema evolution, and query deeply nested objects—all with the performance of a columnar database.

Topics Covered

  • JSON document storage and retrieval
  • Path expressions and nested field access
  • Schema inference and evolution handling
  • Indexing strategies for JSON fields
  • Flattening nested structures for analytics

Key Takeaways

  • Store JSON documents without predefined schemas
  • Query nested fields with SQL-like syntax
  • Handle schema changes without migrations
  • Achieve columnar performance on semi-structured data

Technical Highlights

  • JSON path support: Full JSONPath expression language
  • Indexing: Automatic path-based index recommendations
  • Compression: Type-aware compression for JSON fields
  • Query pushdown: Filter evaluation at storage layer

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