How does Qlik Sense read numeric values compared to text?

Qlik Sense reads numeric values faster than text values due to the way data is managed and processed in memory. Numeric data can be efficiently indexed and compressed, allowing for quicker retrieval during analysis and visualization. On the other hand, text strings usually require more processing time for operations like comparison, sorting, and searching, as they often involve more complex data structures and comparisons.

Due to this inherent difference in how numeric data types are structured and stored compared to text, operations involving numbers will generally execute with greater speed. This optimization significantly enhances performance, especially when dealing with large datasets where numeric calculations are prevalent. This efficiency is one of the reasons why working with numeric data is preferred for performance-sensitive applications in data analysis and business intelligence platforms like Qlik Sense.