What is Stream Processing?

Imagine data flowing like a river, constantly moving and changing. Stream processing is about analyzing this data as it happens, in real-time, to gain immediate insights.

Unlike traditional methods that process data after it's stored, stream processing focuses on data in motion.

Think of two main ways to handle data:

• Data at Rest: Stored in databases or files, then processed in batches.
• Data in Motion: Generated continuously, processed immediately as it flows.

Stream processing deals with this 'data in motion', allowing for quick reactions and up-to-the-minute analysis.