May 1, 2024
Updated June 18, 2025
20 minute read
Understanding Streaming Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide
Streaming analytics, at its core, is the practice of processing and analyzing data as it is created, in real-time or near real-time. This continuous flow of data, often referred to as data streams, can originate from a multitude of sources such as sensors in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, website clickstreams, financial transactions, social media feeds, and application logs. The primary goal of streaming analytics is to extract immediate insights from this data "in motion," enabling organizations to make timely decisions, detect patterns, identify anomalies, and trigger actions instantaneously.
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Streaming Analytics.
Provides a practical guide to building and deploying streaming data analytics systems. It covers topics such as data ingestion, stream processing, and data visualization.
Provides a practical guide to using Apache Flink for stream processing. It covers topics such as data ingestion, stream processing, and data visualization.
Covers the use of machine learning for analyzing streaming data. It covers topics such as online learning, adaptive learning, and distributed learning.
Covers the new algorithms for big data analytics. It covers topics such as data mining, machine learning, and deep learning.
Provides a broad overview of the field of big data analytics, including topics such as data management, data analysis, and data visualization.
Provides a gentle introduction to the concepts of streaming analytics. It covers topics such as data ingestion, stream processing, and data visualization.
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