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cv Apache Flink
Apache Flink
Apache Flink is seen as the ultimate entry into a real-time data streaming tool that is like a hybrid between Spark and Apache Storm.
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According to experts, Spark is believed to provide a batch framework, compared to which there is no support for real-time streaming.
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Apache Flink has very big frameworks for both streaming and batch processing. It also provides Apache beam windowing and redundant settings for users to configure, with Google contributing to enable real-time processing.