In BigQuery, what is a clustered table?

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In BigQuery, what is a clustered table?

Key points

  • Clustered tables improve query performance through data co-location
  • Specified columns determine the sorting and grouping of data
  • This feature is distinct from data replication or encryption
  • Clustered tables do not distribute data across slots

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