"Streaming vs. Batch" Is a Wrong Dichotomy, and I Think It's Confusing
Read OriginalThe article critiques the common 'Streaming vs. Batch' debate as a false dichotomy, explaining that modern streaming systems internally use batching for performance. It posits the core distinction is actually between 'Push' (streaming) and 'Pull' (batch) data semantics, highlighting the real-time completeness of streaming and its architectural trade-offs. The author encourages trying streaming to appreciate its benefits for data freshness.
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