JSON Support in ScyllaDB

ScyllaDB, an open-source NoSQL database, began supporting the JSON format starting with version 2.3, allowing users to insert and retrieve JSON documents and transform between native CQL types and JSON without client-side conversions. While schemas are still enforced, the JSON support in ScyllaDB facilitates easier manipulation of data through CQL statements like SELECT and INSERT JSON, enabling users to define and query structured data conveniently. The JSON format allows for intuitive data handling, with omitted columns defaulting to null or utilizing the DEFAULT UNSET flag to maintain existing values. Functions like fromJson() and toJson() further enhance data manipulation by converting single values to and from JSON format, supporting complex data structures such as collections. This feature offers opportunities for innovative database designs and implementations, encouraging developers to explore JSON's capabilities within ScyllaDB environments.