Apache Flink
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Jan 10, 2022
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Apache Flink
DatabasesWhat is Apache Flink?
Apache Flink is an open source system for fast and versatile data analytics in clusters. Flink supports batch and streaming analytics, in one system. Analytical programs can be written in concise and elegant APIs in Java and Scala.
Apache Flink is a tool in the Databases category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Hybrid batch/streaming runtime that supports batch processing and data streaming programs.Custom memory management to guarantee efficient, adaptive, and highly robust switching between in-memory and data processing out-of-core algorithms.Flexible and expressive windowing semantics for data stream programsBuilt-in program optimizer that chooses the proper runtime operations for each programCustom type analysis and serialization stack for high performance
Apache Flink Pros & Cons
Pros of Apache Flink
- ✓Unified batch and stream processing
- ✓Easy to use streaming apis
- ✓Out-of-the box connector to kinesis,s3,hdfs
- ✓Open Source
- ✓Low latency
Cons of Apache Flink
No cons listed yet.
Apache Flink Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Apache Flink?
MySQL
The MySQL software delivers a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL Server is intended for mission-critical, heavy-load production systems as well as for embedding into mass-deployed software.
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system that supports an extended subset of the SQL standard, including transactions, foreign keys, subqueries, triggers, user-defined types and functions.
MongoDB
MongoDB stores data in JSON-like documents that can vary in structure, offering a dynamic, flexible schema. MongoDB was also designed for high availability and scalability, with built-in replication and auto-sharding.
