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Batch vs Streaming Data Processing

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Problem

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You're discussing pipeline design choices before building a new data movement workflow. You want to compare when a scheduled sync is enough and when continuous updates are a better fit.

Question

Explain the difference between batch processing and streaming data.

What This Tests

  • Understanding of batch processing
  • Understanding of stream processing
  • How scheduling affects batch pipelines
  • How orchestration differs between periodic and continuous pipelines