QuestDB 7.3 Release: Deduplication and IPv4 Support

QuestDB 7.3 introduces significant updates, including data deduplication and IPv4 support, enhancing data management and query performance. Data deduplication helps maintain data clarity by eliminating duplicates before they are stored, thus saving storage costs and improving SQL query efficiency without affecting ingestion performance. This is particularly beneficial for time-series data with frequent overlaps. The release also supports IPv4 addresses, allowing for more efficient IP tracking and management with operations such as bitwise functions and subnet checks, while being stored as integers for better performance. Additionally, QuestDB 7.3 includes a new SQL syntax for combining two long integers into a unique UUID, improved tuning for Write-Ahead Log (WAL) tables, and various fixes and stability enhancements. The update does not introduce any breaking changes, ensuring compatibility with existing workflows, and offers comprehensive documentation for these new features.