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Understanding Apache Iceberg's Metadata.json

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This technical article provides a detailed breakdown of Apache Iceberg's metadata.json file, explaining its purpose as the central source of truth for table metadata. It covers key fields like format version, table UUID, schema, partitioning, and snapshots, and discusses how query engines use this file for planning, schema evolution, and ensuring data consistency.

Understanding Apache Iceberg's Metadata.json

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