Gunnar Morling • 5/14/2025

"Streaming vs. Batch" Is a Wrong Dichotomy, and I Think It's Confusing

The article critiques the common 'Streaming vs. Batch' debate, explaining that modern streaming systems internally use batching for performance. It posits the core distinction is actually between 'Push vs. Pull' semantics—whether data is queried at intervals or pushed in real-time. It discusses the advantages of streaming for data completeness and freshness, acknowledges its complexity, and highlights ongoing innovations in the data engineering space.

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