Rodrigo LABS

To understand the difference between Batch and Streaming databases, it’s best to stop thinking about the "database" as just a storage box and start thinking about how it handles time . The Simple Analogy: The Laundry vs. The Waterfall Batch Processing (The Laundry): You don't wash every sock the second you take it off. You wait until the basket is full (a "batch"), then run a cycle. You get a lot of clean clothes at once, but you have to wait for the cycle to finish to wear any of them. Streaming Processing (The Waterfall): Imagine standing under a waterfall with a cup. You aren't waiting for the river to stop; you are interacting with the water as it moves. You get a drink the instant the water hits your cup. I will use 2 scenarios to explain these 2 concepts; Scenario 1: The "Dull" Monthly Report (Batch) The Setup: A retail chain wants to know their total profit for November. How it works: At the end of the month, the system gathers millio...