Robin Moffatt 3/3/2025

How to explode nested arrays with Flink SQL

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This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to unnest or 'explode' a nested array within Apache Flink SQL. Using an IoT sensor data example, it demonstrates creating a table, querying the array, and using the CROSS JOIN UNNEST syntax to transform a single record with an array into multiple flat records for easier analysis.

How to explode nested arrays with Flink SQL

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