Bridging natural language processing with semi-structured data brings both opportunity and complexity.

MySQL HeatWave GenAI’s NL2SQL feature shows how natural language can simplify data interaction — even for JSON documents. Yet, because JSON embeds both data and metadata within a single column, LLMs may struggle without explicit schema cues.

By creating well-structured views that reveal JSON’s internal organization, you can transform unstructured data into a relational format the model understands — improving both query accuracy and overall usability.

This approach highlights how MySQL HeatWave continues to evolve as a powerful engine for intelligent, natural language–driven analytics.

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Having explored the innovative MySQL HeatWave technology that converts Natural Language into SQL (Ask Your Database Anything: Natural Language to SQL in MySQL HeatWave), our next article in this series, dives into a practical use case demonstrating how an AI DBA Assistant can significantly simplify your query generation workflow. In MySQL, there are 3 specialized […]

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Natural Language to SQL in MySQL HeatWave makes data accessible to everyone, not just SQL experts. By turning plain English into optimized queries, it removes barriers and speeds up insights. While best practices help ensure accuracy, the feature already shows how LLMs are transforming the way we work with data. With the NL_SQL routine, asking your database questions is as simple as asking a colleague.

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